Thai Ridgeback
Large Size
Doesn't moult much
Not good for first time owners
The Thai Ridgeback is strong and active with excellent jumping ability. The ridge on his back is formed by hair growing in the opposite direction.
FACT SHEET
An experienced owner able to handle a hunter with strong survival instincts, a high prey drive and high intelligence.
An inexperienced owner. These dogs need patient, consistent training from someone who has a good understanding of canine behaviour.
Thai Dog
None
Thailand
Large
Large - but would still fit in a small car
Medium (About an hour)
Doesn't have to be a solid hour, you can give them lots of short walks.
Smooth
Dogs that you mainly just need to polish! But be warned - short haired dogs moult all the time!
Doesn't moult much
But all dogs shed dander so if you're allergic, make sure you'll be ok
12 years
No
HOW IT WORKS
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