Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Flyball, for Ridgebacks?
Many people ask... which dogs are best for flyball? This will depend on which height you are tackling! But, as a rule, border collies are a brilliant choice... they have the speed, and want to be always on the go. Often a small mongrel dog will perform flyball really well, and sometimes Alsations can enjoy it.
Does a Ridgeback perform flyball well? Is it worth trying to teach yours? Personally, I'd say if you really, really, want a challenge!
They will find it boring in the end, far more to a RR's taste is a nice comfy sofa! All that rushing round chasing things rather perplexes them... they seem to be asking other dogs why would you DO that? Chasing balls is for those who throw them seems to be their opinion... or put more bluntly, fetch it yourself!
A note for all potential Rhodesian Ridgeback owners...
NOTE:- there are some unscrupulous breeders out there who are trying to pass off RR's which aren't the correct colour as "rare, or correct". If you are wanting to show your RR, then it must be of show standard colour. The correct colours are from Light Wheaten to Red Wheaten. No black, or black and tan like a doberman.
Ears and nose of those dogs with dark brown eyes will be dark to black, whereas dogs with paler eyes may have liver noses and lighter ears. Some white on paws and the front of the chest is permissible.
Dogs which do not conform to these strict standards should only be sold as pets, should not be bred from, cannot be shown, and should be registered as a non-standard colour - their purchase price should reflect this.
Does a Ridgeback perform flyball well? Is it worth trying to teach yours? Personally, I'd say if you really, really, want a challenge!
They will find it boring in the end, far more to a RR's taste is a nice comfy sofa! All that rushing round chasing things rather perplexes them... they seem to be asking other dogs why would you DO that? Chasing balls is for those who throw them seems to be their opinion... or put more bluntly, fetch it yourself!
A note for all potential Rhodesian Ridgeback owners...
NOTE:- there are some unscrupulous breeders out there who are trying to pass off RR's which aren't the correct colour as "rare, or correct". If you are wanting to show your RR, then it must be of show standard colour. The correct colours are from Light Wheaten to Red Wheaten. No black, or black and tan like a doberman.
Ears and nose of those dogs with dark brown eyes will be dark to black, whereas dogs with paler eyes may have liver noses and lighter ears. Some white on paws and the front of the chest is permissible.
Dogs which do not conform to these strict standards should only be sold as pets, should not be bred from, cannot be shown, and should be registered as a non-standard colour - their purchase price should reflect this.
Labels: chasing balls, Rhodesian Ridgeback
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