Sitting tall Thai Ridgeback dog breed against a white background
Sitting tall Thai Ridgeback dog breed against a white background

Traits and Characteristics

type

Pariah

weight

35 to 75 pounds

height

20 to 24 inches

family

Sighthound

Traits and Characteristics

type

Pariah

weight

35 to 75 pounds

height

20 to 24 inches

family

Sighthound

The Thai Ridgeback is a muscular dog with a wedge-shaped head, prick ears, and a smooth and short coat. They have spotted, solid black, or blue tongues and tails that curve upward. Their ridged backs are formed by hair growing in the opposite direction and can be in one of eight patterns. Athletic and nimble, the Thai Ridgeback dog is known as an excellent jumper. 

  • Energy Levellevel 3 in 5

  • Exercise Requirementslevel 4 in 5

  • Playfulnesslevel 3 in 5

  • Affection Levellevel 2 in 5

  • Friendliness to Dogslevel 2 in 5

  • Friendliness to Other Petslevel 1 in 5

  • Friendliness to Strangerslevel 1 in 5

  • Watchfulnesslevel 1 in 5

  • Ease of Traininglevel 2 in 5

  • Grooming Requirementslevel 1 in 5

  • Heat Sensitivitylevel 1 in 5

  • Vocalitylevel 2 in 5

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