Rhodesian Ridgebacks playing

We went out to see whether or not sheep and game are using our new trough and the dogs enjoyed a run.

It is still very hot and dry. Ramah was fortunate to have 40mm a month ago and our veld dams got some water.

After resting in the shade of a thorn tree for a while we walked over to the dam.

They had a ball!!

"Oslo" (with collar) her mother "Maxi" and her father "Red" just loved it.

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is an "African dog" and used in early times in packs to guard animals (cattle and sheep) and people when they moved about the country in search of grazing or hunting.

They are exceptionally loyal and protective and can be effective in tracking animals - if trained well to do so.

They are also known as "Lion dogs" because of their fearless defence of cattle and people against raiding lions.

We breed them on the farm. Maxi recently featured in a BBC documentary called "Vet Safari" with her litter of pups. Oslo was one.

It is easy to see how the breed got it's name when viewing Oslo's back as she stands near the new trough.