Thai Ridgeback

FCI 338 . Primitive type - Hunting Dogs

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The Thai Ridgeback is a breed of dog to dogs section primitive type.

This elegant and attractive breed of dog appears cited from ago 360 years and according to the scholars of the race, kept as it was in the beginning.

The crucial reason why the Thai Ridgeback, has kept its characteristics intact was the insulation that for so long, suffered Thailand, which has led that race does not mix with others and be kept pure.

It comes exactly from the eastern part of Thailand, or at least, There was where was more used as a watchdog, as in charge of defending carts against the attack of bandits and as an assistant in the hunt for wild boars and snakes.

Some experts, they maintain that the Thai Ridgeback It is one of the ancestors of many of the current Asian breeds that share some characteristics with it., how are he Chongqing dog, the Shar Pei or the Chow Chow.

It is one of the oldest breeds that exist today.

This currently enjoying more widespread as a pet, although it is virtually unknown outside its country of origin. And even in Thailand is a rare breed, or little-known.

The Thai Ridgeback it is a medium-sized dog with short hair, that forms a ridge on the back. Their highly developed muscles and anatomical structure are suitable for their activity as hunting dogs.. The eyes are medium in size, almendrada form, dark brown; in blue or silver colored dogs, amber eyes are allowed. The ears are attached to the top of the skull, which is very wide between the ears. Triangular, very large, are leaning forward and very straight. The tail, thick at the root, gradually tapers towards the tip. Carried vertically straight or curved like a sickle.

Fur: Short and smooth. At the rear, the crest is made up of hair deviated from the rest of the body. The boundary between the ridge and neighboring regions must be well defined.. The ridge can have different shapes, but symmetric is preferred.

Color: Uniform. Light brown red, black, silver and blue.

Size: Males 56-61 cm., females 51-56 cm..

Weight: 25 to 30 kg for the male and 20 to 25 kg for females

The Thai Ridgeback is a dog strong, powerful, tremendously, Active and vigorous. It is very distrustful with strangers and very attached to his master.

Due to the characteristics of its fur, great efforts are not required in its conservation., a weekly brushing will be more than enough.

Something important to keep in mind is the dose the daily activity This dog is needed, at least one hour of outdoor exercise, since otherwise it could become destructive with the furniture of the house.

You need to run, feel free… tire. Then in the home usually a dog very quiet and protector.

Observations

One of the passions of Thai Ridgeback, and perhaps the most striking, is that She loves to jump, enjoys jumping without stopping.

It's one little-known race, even in your country of origin.

Resistant / robust :
The Thai Ridgeback it is a robust dog but it can hardly bear the low temperatures.

Withstands heat:
Due to its origins, this dog is not afraid of high temperatures.

supports the cold:
His short coat does not give him good protection against bad weather.

Tendency to gain weight:
The breed is not concerned with overweight problems.

Frequent illnesses:
Seno dermoide
Hip dysplasia

The price of a Thai Ridgeback varies according to its origin, age and gender. The weak diffusion of the breed outside its country of origin does not allow us to know the average price of a puppy of the Thai Ridgeback.

Regarding the average budget to cover the needs of a dog of this size, you have to count roughly 40 euros / my.

• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 338
• Group 5: Spitz-type dogs and primitive type.
• Section 7: Primitive type – Hunting dogs.. Without working trial.

Federations:

• – FCI – Group 5: Spitz-type dogs and primitive type – Section 7: Primitive type - Hunting Dogs. ⓘ

Thailand

26.05.2003

Use:

Hunting and companion dog.

General appearance:

Short-haired dog forming a ledge on the back. Medium-sized, whose body length is slightly longer than its height at the withers. The muscles are well developed and their anatomical structure is adequate for their function.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:

• Over the body: height to the cross: 11 : 10
• Chest depth: height to the cross: 5 : 10

Strong and active with excellent jumping ability. A very loyal and family dog.

Head:

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• Skull: The skull is flat between the ears, but a little rounded when viewed from the side.
• Forehead: With wrinkles when the dog is attentive.
• Depression links (Stop): Clearly defined but moderate.

facial region:

• Nose: Black color, in blue dogs nose be bluish.
• Nasal bridge: Straight and long.
• Snout: Wedge shaped; slightly shorter than the skull.
• Lips: Well glued with good pigmentation.
• Mouth: Preferably with a black spot on the tongue.
• Mandible: Upper and lower jaws are strong.
• Teeth: White and strong. With scissor bite.

Eyes: Medium-sized and almond shape. dark colored. In the blue and silver, the amber eyes is allowed.

Ears: Located on both sides of the skull. Preferably medium-sized and triangular, securely upright and leaning forward. Do not cut.

Neck:

A medium-long, strong, muscular, slightly arched and holding his head up.

Body:

• Back: Strong and level.
• Pork loin: Strong and wide.
• Rump: Moderately inclined.
• Breast : Deep enough to reach the elbows. Well developed ribs, but not barrel-shaped.
• Abdomen: Tucked well stomach.

Tail:

With a thick base and decreasing towards the tip. The tip can reach hocks (“hocks”). Holding it vertically or slightly curved.

Tips

FRONT MEMBER:

• Shoulder: Well located to the rear.
• Forearm: Straight.
• Metacarpus: Straight when you look at them from the front and slightly inclined when seen from the side.
• Pies: Oval.
• Nail: Black, but they can be more clear depending on the color of the hair.

LATER MEMBERS:

• Hips: Well developed and steep curves knees.
• Hocks: Strong and well descended.
• Metatarsals: Straight and parallel seen from the back.
• Pies: oval.

Movement:

Step with good range, not bent or balancing the body side to side. Stepping on, forms two straight parallel lines. Seen from the front, the front legs move in a straight line, so that the shoulder, elbow and Metacarpus ("pastern") they are approximately in line with each other. Seen from the back, knee and hip joint, they are approximately aligned. Moves in a straight line forward in a straight pattern without sticking the feet in or out, allowing a long step and a powerful propulsion. The movement is consistent, well-cadenced and easy.

Mantle

SKIN: Soft and tender, with tight skin, throat without jowl.

HAIR: Short and smooth. The outgoing (Ridge) on the back and the spine is formed by hairs that grow in the opposite direction from the rest of the coat; the edge of the protrusion must be clearly defined. The projection may have various shapes and different lengths, but you prefer an outgoing symmetrical on either side of the spine and within the width of the spine. Crowns or eddies at the beginning of the outbound is acceptable.

COLOR: Solid color: red, black, Brown and blue clear. You prefer the black mask in red.

Size and weight:

Height to the cross: Tolerance is plus or minus 2,5 cm. (one inch).

• Males: 56 to 61 cm. (22 – 24 inches)
• females: 51 to 56 cm. (20 – 22 inches)

Fouls:

Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness of it is a standard and its consequences considered in proportion to the deviation on the health and welfare of the dog.

• Bite anyone who is not scissor.
• An outgoing (“ridge”) unbalanced.

MISS PLAYOFFS:

• Aggressive or fearful dogs.
• Dogs who do not submit outbound (“ridge”).
• Long hair.
• Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..

• Males must have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
• Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. Thaï Dog (English).
2. Mah Taï, Chien thaïlandais à crête dorsale, Thaï Dog, Thai Ridgeback (French).
3. Thai Ridgeback (German).
4. Cão-tailandês-de-crista-dorsal (Portuguese).
5. Perro tailandés con cresta (español).