Rhodesian Ridgeback Characteristics
The Rhodesian Ridgeback dog is a large, solid-coloured, South African hound dog breed with a short coat that has a distinctive ridge of hair along the back.
The characteristics that this breed shows are speed, power, courage, fidelity, and a remarkable skill in tackling wild animals.
Rhodesian Ridgebacks are clever and gentle dogs who are loyal and protective of their owners and families.
They best suit couples or families with older children who understand how to behave around dogs.
The Ridgeback is distinctly reserved with strangers, human and canine.
and generally get along well with other pets and household dogs.
They are excellent natural watchdogs and quick to learn.
Rhodesian Ridgebacks are very active, high-energy dogs who need plenty of exercise.
This breed is a high-energy, very trainable dog that enjoys both physical and mental challenges.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Inherited Disease and Traits Testing Panels
We can offer the below tests for the Rhodesian Ridgeback singularly or as combos or as included in the most comprehensive Panel “DogCheck 4.0”:
- Degenerative Myelopathy DNA Testing which is a screening test for your dog to determine if it carries the genes associated with Degenerative Myelopathy (DM). Click here to read more about the Degenerative Myelopathy Test Kit.
- Hyperuricosuria DNA Test for Uric Acid is a screening test for your dog to determine if it carries the mutated gene associated with Hyperuricosuria (HUU).
You can choose the best option for you by clicking below:
For the above tests, if done singularly or as combos, we offer the results in 7-10 working days from receipt of samples to the laboratory.
If they are all included in the most comprehensive test called “DogCheck 4.0“, which also gives information about coat colour traits, the turnaround is 3-4 weeks from receipts of the samples to the laboratory. Please refer to the list below to see all the genes tested in this case.
NOTE: There is an extra cost of £45 to test the genes mentioned on the table as *xP as they are not included in the Dog Check 4.0 Report unless the extra fee has been paid at the checkout.
Dog Intolerance Test
The Dog Intolerance Test checks for your dog’s sensitivity to 152 food and 48 environmental and artificial allergens.. Click here to read more about the At Home Dog Intolerance Test.
Dog Paternity Test
Our Dog DNA Paternity Test is a quick and easy way to accurately determine the parentage of your canine. Fast, accurate and conclusive results. Click here to read more about our Dog Paternity Test with mother or Dog Paternity Test without Mother.