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Thai Ridgeback

3.0 (3 reviews)Thailand#296
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Key Takeaways

  • Medium breed belonging to the Hunting Dogs group, known for typical breed characteristics.
  • High-energy breed best suited for active owners who can provide plenty of daily exercise and mental stimulation.
  • Can be stubborn; best suited for experienced owners with patience and consistent training.
  • Moderate shedder; requires regular weekly brushing to keep the coat healthy.

Quick Facts

Group

Hunting Dogs

Size

Medium

Life Span

11-13 years

Popularity

#296

Puppy Price

$600-$800

Energy Level

High

Shedding Level

Average

Trainability

Stubborn

Common Names & Aliases

Mah Thai Lung ArnThai DogMah Thai
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⚖️Thai Ridgeback Pros & Cons

Advantages

  • Grooming Requirements:Minimal grooming needs, low maintenance

  • Lifestyle Adaptability:Exceptionally adaptable, thrives anywhere

  • Child Compatibility:Excellent with children, patient and gentle

Disadvantages

  • Allergy Friendliness:Not hypoallergenic, may trigger allergies

  • Dog Friendly:May be selective with other dogs

  • Activity Requirement / Exercise Need:High exercise needs, requires active lifestyle

  • Training Difficulty:Challenging to train, requires patience

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Price and Availability

Price Range

$600-$800

If you choose to purchase the Thai Ridgeback, you should know that the mentioned amount of money is an average of the collected data from breeders' sites and puppy finder places. If you have a Thai Ridgeback for sale, please advertise it on a reliable website to make sure the Thai Ridgeback gets to a happy place.

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Availability

3/5

Availability

Average: The Thai Ridgeback is a commonly available dog breed. There is less risk of overbreeding compared to the very popular dogs.

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History

The Thai Ridgeback is a very ancient breed dating back to 4000 years according to archaeological drawings. It is believed that the breed originates from the isolated Islands of Western Thailand. Moreover, the Thai Ridgeback is considered to be a "pariah-type" dog, a term used to describe part-wild,

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Recognition

Classifications

AKC Classification
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Primitive type - Hunting Dogs section.

This breed is recognized by the following organizations:

American Kennel Club
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
American Canine Registry
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Foundation Stock Service
National Kennel Club
North American Purebred Registry
American Canine Association
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Thai Ridgeback is not hypoallergenic, so it may trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

The Thai Ridgeback extremely low-maintenance, requiring only occasional brushing.

The Thai Ridgeback sheds moderately and needs regular brushing to keep shedding under control.

The Thai Ridgeback is excellent with children, patient and gentle, making it a perfect family companion.

The Thai Ridgeback is moderately tolerant of other dogs but may be selective about companions.

The Thai Ridgeback requires high levels of daily exercise, including long walks, runs, or active play.

highly energetic and requires several hours of exercise and mental stimulation daily, making the Thai Ridgeback perfect for active families.

The Thai Ridgeback is independent-minded and requires experienced handling with firm, consistent training from an early age.

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Thai Ridgeback Comments, Reviews and Questions

John King

2021-10-05

The review above is largely incorrect. The Thai ridgeback is an incredibly good guard dog and quite fierce. Also, this dog has virtually no health issues at all. This dog is a land shark! But lovable and loyal to the family for sure.

Michael Hickman

2021-10-03

I disagree that these are not kid friendly dogs. However, they are very stubborn and quite demanding until fully trained, so not recommended for novice owners Otherwise, very friendly, loyal and affectionate

TRD first of few

2019-12-09

These are not kid friendly dogs.

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