The Thai Ridgeback Dog is an ancient breed originating from Thailand, with a history dating back over 360 years. This robust and muscular dog has been used for various tasks, primarily hunting, but also for protecting homes and carts. Its most distinctive feature is the ridge of hair that runs along its back.
✨ Breed Characteristics
- Origin: Thailand
- Hypoallergenic? No
📊 Quick Facts
- Weight:
- Male: 23-25 kg
- Female: 23-25 kg
- Height:
- Male: 56-61 cm
- Female: 51-56 cm
- Life Expectancy: 12-14 years
- Exercise Needs: 2 to 3 hours per day
- Apartment Living: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Can adapt if sufficient exercise and space are provided)
🧠 Personality (out of 5 stars)
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Protective: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Obedient: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Calm: ⭐⭐☆☆☆
- Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Independent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
🐾 Compatibility with
- Children: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Can be reserved with children, early socialization is important)
- Other animals: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Can get along well with other animals, but proper training is necessary)
- Strangers: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (A bit distant with strangers, but generally not aggressive)
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (An outdoor space is preferable, but can live in an apartment with enough physical activity)
🧼 Maintenance & care
- Ease of maintenance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (The ridge requires special care to avoid tangles)
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Regular maintenance needed for coat and skin)
- Frequency of care:
- Brushing: The ridge should be brushed regularly to avoid tangles.
- Bathing: Periodically to keep the skin and coat clean.
- Other care: Checking the general condition of the skin and coat, nail trimming, ear cleaning.
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: 1300-1500 €
- Average annual cost (veterinary, accessories, food): 450-650 €
🏡 Important note
The Thai Ridgeback Dog is a breed suited for experienced and active owners who can meet its physical and mental needs. Although it can live in an apartment as long as it gets enough exercise, it prefers access to a large outdoor space. Its protective and independent nature requires firm but fair training, as well as early socialization to prevent undesirable behaviors towards strangers and other animals.
