Personality Characteristics of Rhodesian Ridgeback

　　Most Rhodesian Ridgebacks have an approachable and gentle personality. However, many people say that a dog's temperament changes with its owner. This is because a dog's character formation is related to the owner's education and training.
　　The Rhodesian Ridgeback is an excellent hunting dog. Because it can hunt lions, it is also called the lion hunting dog. Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a steady and intelligent personality, are friendly and close to people, rarely bark or cause noise, have a tenacious character, and a smooth, clean body. Currently, they are very popular family dogs.
　　In the United States, Rhodesian Ridgebacks have received high praise for their effective working ability and their non-disruptive temperament. Their suspicion and endurance training demonstrate that they only obey their owners. Additionally, their fondness for children makes them very popular in American families.
　　Some dogs may change according to their owner's personality. For example, if the owner is reasonable, the dog is usually honest and docile. If the owner often scolds and beats the dog, the dog is usually fierce and cruel. If the owner frequently leaves the dog alone at home, the dog may become indiscriminately aggressive towards others. Some Rhodesian Ridgebacks dislike their owners drinking heavily; when the owner is drunk and hugs or kisses them, it may cause dissatisfaction. Therefore, the personality of Rhodesian Ridgebacks cannot be uniformly defined; it should be judged based on overall postnatal training.