Rhodesian Ridgeback: Children And Other Pets

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is tolerant with children of all ages, but he's large and can be too rambunctious for a toddler.

As with any dog, always teach children how to approach and touch your Rhodesian Ridgeback, and supervise all interactions between dogs and young kids to prevent any biting or tail pulling from either party.

The Rhodesian Ridgeback does well with other pets if he's raised with them. Males tend to be aggressive to other males, especially if they're not neutered. It's important to properly socialize a Rhodesian Ridgeback to other dogs and animals--expose him to lots of other creatures beginning in puppyhood--because the tolerance he shows animals in his home is often not extended to animals outside his family.

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