The Rhodesian ridgeback is a strong, muscular, balanced and athletic dog. He is capable of great endurance with a fair amount of speed. Males range in height from 25 to 27" (85 pounds, 38 kilograms) and females from 24 to 26 inches (70 pounds, 32 kilograms).

How big will my Ridgeback get?

An adult Rhodesian Ridgeback male can weigh anywhere between 80-91 lbs (36-41 kg) and their female counterparts reach 63-74 lbs (29-34 kg). While your Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy grows you will need to assess his or her weight every once in a while so you can keep track of his healthy development.

Has a Rhodesian Ridgeback killed a lion?

Despite their size, power, and protective spirit the Rhodesian Ridgeback is highly unlikely to be able to kill a lion. They also, despite reports to the contrary, have never been used to do so.