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| Anti-Communist and Terr 0perations of the 1970's |
| 2008-06-21 |
| Brave lads all and NOT forgotten. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #5 Yes, they were used to hunt lions but not in Ethiopia. The breed originated in South Africa from a cross between the dogs of several European settlers and hounds used by the Khoisan to hunt game. They work in rotating pairs or small groups to wear down lions and other large game, but typically don't move in for the kill itself which is left to the human hunter. Sensitive, loyal, intelligent, tough dogs that should be owned by experienced dog people rather than newbies. Not to be lightly adopted but when they bond with a family they do indeed bond tightly. |
| Posted by: lotp 2008-06-21 18:00 |
| #4 Jonathan, Ridgebacks were very popular with the farmers as they were known as 'one-family' dogs. I heard they were used for hunting lions originally, in Ethiopia, don't know the truth in that. RLI mascot was the cheetah. |
| Posted by: rhodesiafever 2008-06-21 17:09 |
| #3 Thanks for the post, Besoeker. We, or some of us at least, are still about: www.therli.com High praise indeed, thanks, OS. |
| Posted by: rhodesiafever 2008-06-21 16:54 |
| #2 I wonder two things: 1. Whatever happened to those guys and 2. Whether the Rhodesian ridgebacks were mascots or fighting dogs. |
| Posted by: Jonathan 2008-06-21 16:51 |
| #1 Some of the best light infantry to ever grace the face of this planet. |
| Posted by: OldSpook 2008-06-21 15:51 |