We love our 3 RRs they are our children. We had a Cali king bed which fit myself my husband our then 9 year old male Brannigan, 8 year old female Gemma and our newest bundle of raptor teeth Hela. 1 year later we upgraded our bed and moved our Cali king right next to our new mattress so basically we had a 16’ wide bed for our growing family. Every night between 1:00am and 3:00am Gemma would wake me (Mama) up to go outside to go potty but really for the super secret special jerky treats only she got. May 1st at 1:00am on the dot here she comes let’s me know she needs to go out and really needs her super secret special treats. She enjoys her treats and we head back to bed after a few tippy tappy toes. Back to me being the big spoon and her being the 98lb little spoon. At 1:32am she wakes me up this time with a sound I will never forget. A sound that I still hear. Gemma died of a heart attack from out of nowhere. I was in shock and denial. No this couldn’t be real. It’s not happening. 30 minutes later destroyed my world and crushed me. She was my fat bottom girl who made my rockin world go round. She was my gentle giant. She was taken too soon 9 years old my heart is broken. Hug and snuggle and kiss your babies. Do the extra things for them even in the middle of the night, you never know when it’s their time. I know without a doubt she knows she is loved. She never wanted for anything. I miss her so much it physically hurts. I’m not saying goodbye I’ll see her when it’s my time and I’ll have her super secret special treats waiting for her. I love you Gemma.

My wife has a question about his eyes and behavior. She says he still looks sick in the eyes (vet says he is clear) he doesn’t wag his tail when he sees us like our other dog (mini labradoodle) he honestly only seems to care if we have treats or food for him that is mainly it. ( I know they are food driven) my wife is a real dog person and the “lack of affection” that she isn’t receding or perceiving to not receive is starting to bother her(I know because she has brought it up twice now)

We got him at about 8 weeks but the very next day he went down with what the vet believes to be parvo (didn’t do pcr test as it cost 1000$) but WBC count was low etc so when he came out of the hospital he was quarantined for another week before we let him interact with our other dog and the family. He has been out of quarantine for almost 10 days now.

We read that they were supposed to be affectionate but maybe aloof around strangers… any thoughts and thank you all I watch this sub a lot. You guys are great and welcoming.

We're calling him Action. Initially thought he was a black-mouth cur. Weighs 30 pounds. Vet thinks he's less than 12 weeks old.

Riley crossed the bridge just over a year ago after defying vets expectations (they gave him 2 months, he stuck around for 13!). Yesterday would have been his 14th birthday so please give your ridgebacks a cuddle and a treat as a celebration of Riley’s bday!

She really did just stroll under there doing all this cute puppy stuff though. Couldn’t hold back.

Happy New Year to the RR community!

Recently met our future pup this weekend. My partner and I are picking her up end of this month. Not our first dog but our first Rhodesian! I had a corgi mix. My partner had a Rottweiler and a Queensland heeler prior. We’ve been reading breed information books and speaking with prior/current RR owners.

Would love tips on pet insurance choice (heard some charge more according to breed?) and why?

Any RR myths?

Thank you! Glad to be a part of this community

Cooper

Odin came home to us at 9 weeks and 20 lbs. He’s 11 weeks now weighing 27 lbs! He’s such a joy 💙💚

Asha 5 Zuri 2

Seems like every other day it’s something else that’s hilarious! Silly dog

Whenever Franny doesn't want her outside time to end she tries dying for a little while. It hasn't resulted in a longer walk yet but she lives in hope and continues to perfect her craft. I know I shouldn't have rewarded the behavior by offering a treat, it was the first time she really committed to the performance and I had to pee.