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Rhodesian Ridgebacks are famous for the line of hair running down the back of their spines. They are fierce and loyal; so much so, in fact, that they have even been used to hunt lions. This all adds up to a large, headstrong dog that takes patience to raise but rewards you with unconditional love. Full-grown, they typically weigh 70-85 pounds and stand 24-27 inches tall.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are generally excellent with children of all ages. Rhodesian Ridgebacks are very people oriented and need to live indoors, otherwise you will find that your backyard has been destroyed by a large, lonely dog. They love children, but can sometimes be too much for toddlers. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are strong and athletic but need surprisingly little exercise; a daily walk and some outdoor playtime will be enough to satisfy them. You could also take them for a long hike so they have a chance to catch up on all of the interesting smells in the woods, as long as you keep them on a leash so they won’t bolt off after something small and furry. Rhodesian Ridgebacks like to get out, but for the most part, they’d rather be sitting on your couch waiting for you to drop some food. Overall, their exercise needs are moderate.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a smooth coat that requires little maintenance. Brushing them once a week will help cut back on hair on your furniture and keep their coat healthy. They only require an occasional bath - maybe just once every two months. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are best suited for a house with a good-sized yard. Rhodesian Ridgebacks are very people oriented and need to live indoors, otherwise you will find that your backyard has been destroyed by a large, lonely dog. A Rhodesian Ridgeback prefers a home with more space but can adapt to lots of different living situations if they get their daily exercise. They are fairly easy to train.

France has been officially recognized as the Poodle’s country of origin, but the Poodle’s earlier ancestors came from central Asia. The German variety has probably influenced the modern breed most (‘Poodle’ is German for ‘splash’ or ‘puddle’). In 18th and 19th century Europe, the Poodle served a wide variety of purposes, including duck hunting, guiding, and later circus performing, from whence the modern grooming style likely arose. The Poodle became a popular pet for the French aristocracy, and in time was officially adopted as the national dog. Poodles were imported to America in the 20th century. They slowly rose in popularity and eventually became the country’s most popular dog. Famous Poodles include author John Steinbeck’s dog Charley, subject of the book ‘Travels with Charley: In Search of America’, and Weird Al’s Poodle Bela, who…uhm… sat on his head for the album cover of ‘Poodle Hat.’ Full-grown, they typically weigh 12-55 pounds and stand 10-15 inches tall.

Standard Poodles are generally excellent with children of all ages. The Standard Poodle gets along well with other animals, other dogs, and children. Standard Poodles are highly adaptable and make good watchdogs. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

The Standard Poodle requires substantial amounts of exercise. Standard Poodles require long walks and outdoor activities such as swimming or playing catch. The Standard Poodle is fond of retrieving, as it has origins as a hunting dog. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Standard Poodle has a distinctive fine, frizzy, wooly coat similar in texture to sheep’s wool. Solid white is most common, but the coat may also be solid grey, brown, apricot, or black. There are three distinct grooming styles for show Poodles: puppy clip, continental clip, and English saddle clip. Grooming-wise, this breed is high-maintenance. Standard Poodles are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Standard Poodles are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.