They were not, however, expected to, nor did they kill lions. Rather, they were used to chase, harass, and corner lions until the human hunters could get to them and shoot them. The Rhodesian Ridgeback became so good at this that they were given the name 'lion dog. '

Are Rhodesian Ridgebacks used to hunt lions?

The answer is yes, the Ridgeback was developed in Africa to corner and hold big game prey, such as lions, bears, and boar. Today, the Rhodesian Ridgeback is still used for hunting, and some members of the breed have even adapted to pointing and retrieving.

What dogs were used to hunt lions?

Rhodesian Ridgeback Breed - The Dog That Hunts Lions.