Why aren't Rhodesian Ridgeback Popular?

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Ridgebacks are a lot of dog and not a breed that a lot of people can easily handle/live with. I adore them. A friend of ours has two and they are the sweetest boys ever, but like I said, they're definitely not for everyone which is why the breed isn't (and should never be) very popular. Like said above, popularity can and more often than not does lead to problems.

[Miss Z]

There were some ridgeback puppies in the shelter I volunteer at a while ago, and being puppies they went to new homes very quickly. If they had been adults, though, I think perhaps size and their never-ending quest to have fun could have put people off! They do need quite a bit of training, apparently, but once that is accomplished they make loyal and loving companions.