The Thai Ridgeback or Thai Lang-An is an ancient dog breed from Thailand, which belongs to a hound group of primitive dogs known as the Primitive Types – Hunting Dogs. He is the one of three types of Ridgeback dogs – the other two are the Phu Quoc Ridgeback and the Rhodesian Ridgeback. This is a medium-sized dog, ideal for hunting and guarding. It possesses a strong prey drive, which makes him particularly dangerous for all smaller animals, including cats. In their native country, Thai Lang-An is often used to hunt Cobras, which can inhabit suburban homes. Also, Ridgebacks are good carting dogs. These dogs rarely bark. Their lifespan is up from 13 to 16 years. Main characteristics of Thai Ridgeback breed are intelligence, alertness, independence, courage, stubbornness, agility, strength, and free will. Continue Reading →