Here is a quick shot of my dog, Nilo! Anyone thinking of getting a Rhodesian Ridgeback, definitely should, provided that they have time to get them the exercise that they need. We hike at least 3 times a week (3-5mile) and sometimes every day. They are protective, loyal, athletic, calm, clean, quiet, trustworthy, reserved, devoted, and very very strong! Nilo is a 100 pound male, he is almost 2 and still intact, I don't much believe in neutering dogs.