Thai Ridgeback
Also called Mah Thai Lang Ahn, Thai Lang Ahn and TRD
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
The Thai Ridgeback is a medium-sized breed of dog that originated in Thailand. It is an active and intelligent breed that is loyal and devoted to its family. The Thai Ridgeback stands between 20-24 inches at the shoulder and has a short to medium-length coat that comes in various colors.
- Weight
- 44–75 lb (20–34 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 20–24 in (51–61 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Smooth
- Origin
- Thailand
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: OK with children
- Other dogs: Wary of other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Very energetic
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Athletic
Independent
Intelligent
Loyal
Protective
Wary of strangers
Coat colours
Black, blue, fawn (isabella) and red
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 51–75 lb (23–34 kg) | 44–64 lb (20–29 kg) |
| Height | 22–24 in (56–61 cm) | 20–22 in (51–56 cm) |
Recognized by
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Thai Ridgeback
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Sources
- Breed Standards: Thai Ridgeback | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Thai Ridgeback - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Thai Ridgeback Dogs Breed - Information, Temperament, Size & Price | Pets4Homes (opens in a new tab)
- Thai Ridgeback | Facts and Information | VioVet (opens in a new tab)
- Thai Ridgeback Dimensions & Drawings | Dimensions.com (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).