Eli (named for Eli Whitney) is the 4th Rhodesian Ridgeback we have owned. He will be 1 year old next week.
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| My handsome boy mugging for the camera |
Like his predecessor Ernie that we lost at the end of 2018, this is the favorite spot to be on the couch when I am watching TV. Snuggled up in the crook of my leg resting his head on my knee. In the background at the other end of the couch is my Miniature Poodle boy.
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| Nothing better than a warm Ridgeback on a chilly and rainy afternoon |
I guess his nose got cold because this is what he did right after I took the previous picture.
While Rhodesian Ridgebacks are certainly high drive and energetic dogs, they can also be couch-potato cuddlebugs. He has recently really found his legs and runs super fast. He can outrun but not out maneuver my female Standard Poodle that is his playmate. She gets mad because she can't catch him anymore, and he can certainly catch her. But she is so springy and agile like an NFL running back, that she can bounce far out of his reach in an instant.
Beautiful dog! Lost my ridgeback in 2016, fastest dog I ever seen without a number on its back. Also super smart, nothing makes you feel dumb like getting out smarted by your dog over and over again. God Bless.
ReplyDeleteWe let our dogs in and out to the fenced in yard through the walkout basement. I taught Eli to rattle the basement door knob when he needs to go out. He learned very quickly without needing treat reinforcement.
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