Thailand’s Native Breed
The Thai Ridgeback is a breed of dog that is native to Thailand. A relatively unknown breed outside of its homeland, they are slowly gaining interest in other parts of the world. The Thai Ridgeback is one of three known breed that have a ridge of hair that runs along their back in the opposite direction of the rest of their coat.
Thai Ridgebacks are medium-sized breeds of the pariah-type. They stand between 20-24 inches and weigh between 51-75 pounds. Their ears are upright and point slightly for
ward while their tails are either carried vertically or in the sickle position. Eight distinct ridge patterns are recognized, needle, feather, arrow, lute, violin, bowling pin, leaf, and saddleback. The short coat colors of the Thai Ridgeback are always solid and include blue, black, red, and yellow.
It is believed that the Thai Ridgeback is a very old breed of dog. They were originally used to hunt boar, deer, tapirs, and birds. Other tasks included the part of watch dog and escort to their master’s carts on the road. It is believed by some that the breed has existed from Thailand since the Middle Ages, and by others that it originated from the Vietnamese Phu Quoc Dog, another breed with the ridgeback. The link between the Phu Quoc and Thai Ridgeback is debated, as well as the possibility of a link with the African Rhodesian Ridgeback. Only further testing is going to shed light on these breeds. It is known that the breed can be found in written references in Thailand as far back as the 17th century. The first Thai Ridgeback was exported out of the country in 1990.
Thai Ridgebacks are an intelligent breed; they are independent and in many ways still a primitive breed. They are not recommended for novice owners as they may be difficult to train. A poorly trained or socialized Thai Ridgeback can become aggressive as an adult.
The Thai Ridgeback is a breed of dog that is native to Thailand. A relatively unknown breed outside of its homeland, they are slowly gaining interest in other parts of the world. The Thai Ridgeback is one of three known breed that have a ridge of hair that runs along their back in the opposite direction of the rest of their coat.
Thai Ridgebacks are medium-sized breeds of the pariah-type. They stand between 20-24 inches and weigh between 51-75 pounds. Their ears are upright and point slightly for
ward while their tails are either carried vertically or in the sickle position. Eight distinct ridge patterns are recognized, needle, feather, arrow, lute, violin, bowling pin, leaf, and saddleback. The short coat colors of the Thai Ridgeback are always solid and include blue, black, red, and yellow.It is believed that the Thai Ridgeback is a very old breed of dog. They were originally used to hunt boar, deer, tapirs, and birds. Other tasks included the part of watch dog and escort to their master’s carts on the road. It is believed by some that the breed has existed from Thailand since the Middle Ages, and by others that it originated from the Vietnamese Phu Quoc Dog, another breed with the ridgeback. The link between the Phu Quoc and Thai Ridgeback is debated, as well as the possibility of a link with the African Rhodesian Ridgeback. Only further testing is going to shed light on these breeds. It is known that the breed can be found in written references in Thailand as far back as the 17th century. The first Thai Ridgeback was exported out of the country in 1990.
Thai Ridgebacks are an intelligent breed; they are independent and in many ways still a primitive breed. They are not recommended for novice owners as they may be difficult to train. A poorly trained or socialized Thai Ridgeback can become aggressive as an adult.
