Question

Can thai ridgebacks be guard dogs?

Answer 1

Thai Ridgeback The Thai Ridgeback is tough and active, with an excellent jumping ability. He is highly intelligent, has a strong survival instinct, and is a loyal family dog.

Answer 2

Originally from Thailand, it was bred more than 400 years ago by farmers as a guard dog, a hunting dog and, oddly, a cobra-killing dog. Yes, the Thai Ridgeback can and will attack a cobra when confronted with one. Because of the Thai Ridgebacks protective nature, it was first known simply as the cart-following dog.

Answer 3

The Thai Ridgeback first appeared in eastern Thailand more than 400 years ago. Used by farmers as guard dogs, watchdogs and hunters, these canines were mostly isolated with few opportunities to...

Answer 4

The Thai Ridgeback dates to the Middle Ages. Originally from Thailand, it was bred more than 400 years ago by farmers as a guard dog, a hunting dog and, oddly, a cobra-killing dog. Yes, the Thai Ridgeback can and will attack a cobra when confronted with one.

Answer 5

The Thai Ridgeback was an all-purpose dog, kept to guard property and serve as an alarm dog, escort or pull carts, hunt small and large game, and keep cobras at bay. He lived mainly in eastern Thailand, as well as on the island of Dao Phu Quoc, near the border of Cambodia and Vietnam.

Answer 6

Not really. A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones. Thai Ridgeback is not the best breed for detection purposes.

Answer 7

The Thai Ridgeback is famous for guard property, alarm dogs, escorts, pull carts, hunt small, large games, and keep cobras at bay. He lived mainly in eastern Thailand, as well as on the island of Dao Phu Quoc, near the border of Cambodia and Vietnam. Answered By: Sylvester Lueilwitz.

Answer 8

Thai Ridgebacks may be medium-sized dogs, but theyre extremely muscular and strong. Adult males are significantly larger than adult females. Males will grow to a height of 22 to 24 inches and a weight between 50 and 75 pounds, while females will grow to a height of 20 to 22 inches and a weight between 35 to 55 pounds.

Answer 9

The Thai Ridgeback is a medium-sized pariah-type dog, with a wedge-shaped head, prick ears, and a short, smooth coat. ... This breed is a good watch, guard and hunting dog, but also makes a nice companion. Tough and active with excellent jumping ability.

Answer 10

Thai Ridgebacks were known to be great guard dogs on farms and other properties. Thanks to the remoteness of these islands, Thai Ridgebacks did not come into contact with other dogs which ensured the breeds bloodlines remained pure throughout the centuries.