African Hunting Dogs?

[CoElkHunter]

I have read here and have seen videos of Jack Russell terriers used for finding game in Africa. Whatever happened to the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed? I thought they were originally used to hunt lion in Africa? Now and again, I see them here as pets in the U.S., but have never heard of them mentioned on this forum? Just curious? Thanks!

 

[roverandbrew]

I own a female and see a couple more in the neighborhood here in Colorado Springs. I did see a few in South Africa the last time I was there. Mainly as pets.

 

[Nyati]

I have seen them in SA farms.

 

[Ridgewalker]

A couple of outfitter’s I have used had ridgebacks, but fortunately I didn’t get to see them work. Unfortunately I have seen Jack Russels and some kind of small hound breed work. All quite amazing!

 

[IvW]

I use wire hair Irish Terriers and am wanting a proper wire hair fox terrier......

 

[Wheels]

Ridgebacks are sight hounds. Similar to Greyhounds.

On follow up for wounded game you probably want scent hounds.

I have seen Weimaraner's, GSP's, along with the assortment of Jack Russels, Fox Terriers, Dackels, and mutts, in southern Africa.

Not saying a Ridgebacks can't follow a scent and track down a wounded animal. Just saying there may be better choices if your income is reliant on keeping clients happy by finding their poorly shot game.