The African Lion Dog
 | There is the occasional inquiry if the Lion Dog, used in the moniker for Lion Dog African Safaris, actually exists. |
The African Lion Dog , a.k.a. the Rhodesian Ridgeback is a dog breed developed in Southern Africa where it was used (amongst other things) to hunt lions which is where it derived its name as the Lion Dog.
The creation of the Lion Dog breed can be traced to the early pioneers of the Cape Colony of southern Africa, who crossed their dogs with the semi-domesticated, ridged hunting dogs of the Khoikhoi tribe.
The Rhodesian Ridgeback's distinguishing feature is the ridge of hair along its back, running in the opposite direction to the rest of its coat.
As lion trackers, Ridgebacks were sent out in packs of two or more (usually twenty) to track down, then corner and wear down a lion by taunting and goading it into confusion, a tactic known as keeping the lion "at bay".
The dogs, working in revolving groups, kept the lion at bay until the hunter arrived to dispatch the occupied lion with a well placed rifle shot from relatively close range.
The Lion Dog is truly an animal of African heritage and despite its reputation as a brave hardy dog , Lion Dogs make excellent pets with the right owner.
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