Ridgebacks are awesome family pets, maybe the best dog I've ever had. Great with kids, very patient and permissive (lets kids climb all over them)....also very quiet animals, if you ever hear them growl or bark you can rest assured that there is someone approaching the house. Otherwise completely silent.

Very strong dog....often people are surprised when they pet one for first time. You expect nice soft dog feeling (like a lab or something), but they are kinda rock hard / solid muscle.