Ruby May
Ruby May
Narrative
This is my dog Ruby. My Mom got her from a newspaper ad. We got her before I was born. My dog is a Rhodesian Ridgeback and a Redboned hound dog. She has a very cute face and a white marking on her chest and a long tail.
Ruby does not shed. Ruby is
a nice dog and will not bite unless you get on her nerves. She is nice
to other dogs and
people. We are not sure about her
age. My family thinks she is about 17.
A funny thing about Ruby is she is scared of stairs and loud noises. I know why she is scared of stairs. It's because she fell down them a few times. I do not know why she is scared of noises. A scary thing about Ruby is when she howls.
Heredity
Ruby's breed is a Rhodesian Ridgeback
and a Redbone Hound dog. Ruby was born to hunt and guard and to be a companion.
The Rhodesian Ridgeback was developed by the first European settlers. These
dogs are in the hound group. The Rhodesian Ridgeback has very keen sight
and a very good sense of smell. These dogs barley bark and are very
gentle. Ruby is the same way. They are very protective but in their spare
time they like to lay around in the sun. These dogs are good around little
children.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Breed Clubs
The History and Geographical Origins
One of my dog's breeds is the Redboned Hound Dog. They were first called SaddleBacks. Their name now is the Redboned Hound Dog. They were reddish brownish with a white marking on their chest. The Redbones were used for hunting and guarding. These dogs hunted in packs.
The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a native
of South Africa. This dog originated back in the 16th century. This
dog was bred to be a hunter, a guard dog, and a companion. An example
of this, is that they are the only dog that can hold off a lion so it's
master can kill it or wound it. These dogs are very high in value and are
rare to find. The Rhodesian Ridgeback has short hair and can go without
water for a few days.
Answers to your questions about Rhodesian Ridgebacks can be found on this page:
http://inet.net/~richard/RR/Usenet/
