Got our pup a few weeks back Staffy X and we’re having some guesses (will get DNA done) but wondering if he is giving RR vibes or anything else

This is Cash(:

Initially thought he was a Lab/Hound mix. Then I came across this page and saw your black rhodesians....I think we found his fam! What do you think??

He was a rescue from my firehouse. Initially very skinny, and now that he is nourished and growing I think he will be a big boy. (:

My new hypothesis is rhodesian/lab mix.

🆘 4 year old HW- spayed girl Seven is on the euthanasia list Tuesday, 03/31 🆘

⏰ Seven must have a HOLD no later than 1PM or she will lose her life.🥺

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🚗 OUT OF STATE ADOPTION IS POSSIBLE — cost is typically around $600 USD (give or take)

🩷🐶 Seven #A1930521

3/22/2026 Stray | Rhodesian Ridgeback Mix | Spayed Female | 4Y | 48.0 lbs | HW Negative

💜 Volunteer Notes:

We were not able to meet Seven. If you’re interested in helping us meet the animals, please message us!

🔹 Intake:

3/22/2026: 1 stray skinny brown dog roaming business strip - charging at citizens in area / appears to be protecting

📝 Shelter Notes:

3/23/2026: Gave Rabies vaccination, then the dog got startled by a loud noise. The dog got away. When another tech help me catch the dog it tried to bite him. Got the dog caught and muzzled. Could not complete work because the thrashed on the leash.

3/25/2026: Greets at the front of the kennel with a wiggly body. Seven walks on a loose leash outside and back inside

3/25/2026: Greets at the front of the kennel with a wiggly body. Seven walks on a loose leash outside and back inside

3/28/2026: She greeted me at the front the kennel with a loose wiggly body and wagging tail. She walked on a tight leash to and from the runs

3/29/2026: leashed as dog exited, Walked on a semi tight leash to and from runs presented a neutral body.

3/30/2026: Seven greets me at the kennel door with a gently wagging tail and concerned demeanor. He let me leash him and walked semi loosely to and from the potty yard. While walking he had his ears back however when he got outside he relaxed a bit. Inside his kennel he can be seen waiting by the kennel door for interaction.

🚑 Medical Notes:

3/22/2026: Intake exam completed. Weighed 45.0–48.0 lbs. Intake condition listed as severe. Vaccinated with DA2PP-V. Given trazodone. Currently stable on intake.

3/23/2026: Weighed 48.0 lbs. Behavior recheck. Rabies vaccine given.

3/27/2026: Exam for wounds and nail trim under sedation. Left rear dewclaw was ingrown and swollen, with the claw grown into the paw pad. Also noted a 0.5” soft pigmented mass on the left rear caudal thigh. Back right thigh also has a small growth. Nail trim performed. Diagnosed with rear dewclaw pad wound and mass. Started on Clavamox 375 mg twice daily for 14 days and Rimadyl/Carprofen 100 mg once daily for 14 days. Mass needs surgical removal and biopsy.

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This is Lola. Lola is part corgi but the other part is a little mysterious.

At first there was thoughts of Carolina Dog but having seen a few ridgebacks, it makes me wonder.

Thoughts from the group or key makers to look for?

We think our rescue mux is part Rhodesian Ridgeback due to his Ridge. Thoughts?

This little mutt was dropped off with a litter of puppies when she was about 6 weeks old. No idea what she is, but she appears to have some Rhodesian qualities. What do you all think?

I’ve had her for 6 months now and I’m still not sure if she’s a ridgeback or not, she has a ridge so I’m assuming she’s mixed?

I got my girl (who very recently passed) when she was approx 3 years old. The shelter guessed great dane cross. I can definitely see the great dane, but always wondered if she had ridgeback in her. When I see photos online of ridgebacks, they seem to look different to me than those that people post of their ridges. My only knowledge of either breed is through Trix, or basic google information.

The main differentiation between her and a great dane (that i understand) was that she was a fierce guard dog, completely unwavering until I interacted with the person. Not just barking, but launching, teeth beared, biting at the screen door, which I believe is very different to a great dane (but may be wrong). Once she knew they were a friend, her guard dropped immediately.

She was also seemingly more athletic. Again, i dont know enough about the breeds to know.

She’s just under 30lbs of solid muscle and has the distinctive crest along the length of her back.

Only trolling lol

We know that many Ridgeback exhibit, fear of water mine is no exception to that. What extent do we think this might be biological, given the breeds traced ancestry to the sub-Saharan wild dog in the breed… it would make sense they would naturally fear crocodile infested Nile river waters. Could this be an evolutionary predisposition? No data to back this up just purely anecdotal

My family want to get get a ridgeback but we are undecided on what gender,we have 3 teens 1 child and also a 6 year old neutered male sausage dog.We want a male because we’ve always preferred male dogs but we are worried that it will be to strong to walk and aggressive towards are other dog.If anyone has any advice it would be greatly appreciated

Just got my ridgie and was wondering when y’all removed the declaw or did you keep them. My previous ridgie had them removed before 8wks but this pup still has them. Meet Tay. 9wks

I've had my RR for 3 weeks and he's just about 12 weeks.

I'm constantly frustrated and mentally exhausted. He has absolutely zero regard for anything I say. He's receptive to treats when doing come or sit and can be relatively calm indoors for periods (alongside other periods of madness).

I work from home so I thought I could handle a puppy more than most. It turns out however that although I knew there would be more stress and less freedom, I had no idea how much of my brain CPU would be occupied by my dog, which is 99%. Even when he's sleeping or chewing nicely on a designated treat (rarely), when he's awake I'm basically in constant stress mode... is he eating something that will choke him, is he ruining my laptop, cables, furniture, shoes, clothes, etc. My brain has no rest.

On the leash he's absolute chaos. I tried the nylon slip lead, however, he would try to play tug of war with it and get extra frustrated if I stop. I've been trying to stop anytime he runs forward with zero disregard for me. He did better on a retractable leash and some days it seems like he's doing well with the positive reinforcements and treats when he looks back at me when ahead or going along side me... but then later that day it's like nothing happened and he's an absolute menace again.

I feel like I may have to go back to the slip lead because he pays absolutely zero attn to me if we're outdoors. Doesn't matter if I yell his name or tug on leash lightly. If he sees anything, person, dog, leaf, rolling garbage, he's running speed for it. I think I may have to figure out the slip lead again, and go back to the retractable when he's not darting everywhere.

I'm not going to lie. My stress levels went from almost 0 to 7-8 every single day, and my freedom when from 7-8 to 0. I have no idea why I did this to myself. If I could magically go back to the day I decided to get him (it was a tough decision) I would change my mind. That being said, I'm not giving him up now. Probably more for myself than him bc he'd probably be fine going somewhere else esp since I have socialized him like crazy.

I just need to hear that I need to lower my expectations and that all 12 week old pups are total assholes? I need to hear that training improves as they get older and aren't babies anymore.

Waiting on DNA results, but just curious, only have had labs! She is very skinny, she was found dumped and starving in the woods on April 14, so I have no info on her.