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The Rhodesian Ridgeback is a large dog breed originally bred in Southern Africa. [1] The original breed standard was drafted by F.R. Barnes, in Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), in 1922, and approved by the South African Kennel Union in 1927. Its forebears can be traced to the ridged hunting and guardian dogs of the Khoikhoi.
Dogs of this breed are both active and playful, and very intelligent. The Löwchen is an excellent house pet. [3] The Löwchen makes also a good pet for families with children. This breed has a history as a companion dog and the dogs need the attention of humans and they are not happy left alone for longer periods of time. [3]
According to oral tradition, the Aksaray Malaklisi was used as a war dog by the Assyrians 2500 years ago. [4] Genetic analysis has shown it to be a distinct breed from other Turkish livestock guardian dog breeds, including the Kangal, Akbash and Kars. [3] [6] The "malakli" part of the breed name is said to be due to their pendulous jowls. [2] [3]
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Lion dog may also refer to the following dog breeds: Rhodesian Ridgeback, or African Lion Dog, bred for hunting lions; Leonberger, also known as the "Gentle Lion" Löwchen, or Little Lion Dog, a small non-sporting dog; Maltese dog, or Maltese Lion Dog, a breed of companion dog originating in Malta
The Dog of Leonberg: The History of a Dog Breed Archived 2012-03-16 at the Wayback Machine. Multilingual (English, German, French, Dutch) trilogy on the history of the Leonberger dog (1846–1948) (Independent Leo Gazette) ISBN 978-90-813426-1-2. White, Angela (12 Feb 1998). The Leonberger: The World of Dogs ((Hardcover). Kingdom Books, Havant ...
A Bankhar dog showing the favored "Four Eye Dog" markings. While undoubtedly an ancient breed, genetic analysis indicates that the Bankhar dog is a basal breed and may be the progenitor of all livestock guardian dogs. [6] [7] [5] Buryat legend states that the breed appeared as a huge ferocious dog that accompanied a giant descending from the ...