• Fact 2 - Description and Definition of Thai Ridgebacks: This medium size breed of dog is an extremely agile wolf-like working sight dog. Its distinguishing feature is the ridge of hair along its back, running in the opposite direction to the rest of its coat.
  • Eight ridge patterns have been identified on Thai Ridgebacks including needle, feather, arrow, lute, violin, bowling pin, leaf, and saddleback
  • They are sight hounds which catch their quarry by speed, running by sight and not by scent
  • Also refer to Rhodesian Ridgebacks
• Fact 3 - Origin of the breed: Thai Ridgebacks originated in Thailand during the 1600's and were originally bred as Hunting dogs and Guard dogs
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 22 - 26 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Thai Ridgebacks and Nicknames:
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Thai Ridgebacks: The coat is normally short and smooth with a ridge of hair running across its back and comes in a range of colors including red, blue, silver and black
• Fact 7 - Life of Thai Ridgebacks: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 10 - 12 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Thai Ridgebacks is the Working dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
  • After 2 years, they are equivalent to a 24 year old
  • After 3 years, they are equivalent to a 30 year old
  • Every year after  add five human years to determine the equivalent age of the dog
• Fact 10 - Choosing Thai Ridgebacks as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Thai Ridgebacks suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Thai Ridgebacks are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
  • - Dermoid sinus
• Fact 12 - Thai Ridgebacks are a rare breed of dog and there are less than 100 Thai Ridgebacks registered in the United States
• Fact 13 - Breeding Thai Ridgebacks for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Thai Ridgebacks

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