Rodsia Back Dog
The ideal male shoulder height of Rodsia's back dog should be about 25 ~ 27 inches; the ideal female dog shoulder height should be 24 to 26 inches. The ideal male dog's weight should be about 85 pounds, and the ideal female dog's weight should be about 70 pounds.
morphological characteristics
Rodsia back dog is a strong, muscular, lively dog, and well -proportioned shape. A mature Rodsian back dog looks handsome, strong, sporty, durable, fast speed. The temperament is peaceful and majestic, and the Rhodasia ridge dog loves his owner deeply, but retains strangers. The uniqueness of this variety lies in the backbone on his back. The reverse hair on the back is a very important feature of this variety, and it should pay enough attention.
head
The length is appropriate, the head is flat, the ears are wide, and there is no wrinkles during rest. The stop is moderate and clear. Eyes: The distance is slightly open, round, flashing with smart and cheerful light, and coordinated with the color and the overall color. Ear: The position is slightly higher, the medium size, the root is slightly wider, gradually becomes thinner, and the tip is round. The ears are drooping, close to the head. Tone: long, deep and powerful, tidy lips, tightly wrapped in the jaw. Nasal mirror: black, brown or liver color, coordinate with the overall color. Nasal mirrors of other colors are not allowed. Black nasal mirrors with dark black eyes; brown or liver -colored eyes with amber -colored eyes. Bite: The mandibular part is flat and strong, and the teeth are very developed, especially the canine teeth, shear bite and the first choice.
neck, backline, body
The neck is quite strong and has no fat. The chest is not too wide, but it is very deep, and the volume is large, the rib supports good, but it is not round (barrel -like chest), showing the speed that can provide ideals. The back is powerful and solid, the waist is strong, the muscles are developed and slightly arched. The tail is strong, the tip is slightly thinner, and the position should not be too high or too low. It shows a slightly upward curve.
The front body
The scapula is tilted, neat and muscular, showing a sense of speed. The elbow is close to the body. The front leg is quite straight, strong and bone mass. The foot claws are compact, the toes are round, the foot pads are round, solid and elastic, with hair protection between the toes and the foot pads. Wolf claws can be removed.
The back of the back
The hind leg muscles are developed, neat, clear, and low. The foot claws are the same as the forelimb.
Mao
Short and strong, smooth and shiny, but neither wool nor silk.
Color
Light wheat color to red wheat color. A small amount of white on the chest and toes is allowed, but excess white on the abdomen or toes is not needed.
Back
This variety grows on the back of the spine. The most important feature of the Rodsian ridge dog is the inverse hair on the back. The back hair on the back is very clear, both ends are slightly thin and symmetrical. Starting from the back of the scapula, it extends to the middle of the hips, including two the same spins, one side, the lower edge of the rotation cannot be lower than 1/3 of the backbone on the back. Lost: There is no back to back. Serious defects: There is only one spin or more than two.
gait
When trot, the back is kept horizontally, and the pace is high, with high strides, stretching, freedom. The extension of the front body and the rear driving coordination shows strength and elegance. During the pursuit, the Rodsian back dog showed the explosive power and endurance of high -speed running.