Phu Quoc Ridgeback

Intelligent, loyal, alert, independent, courageous

Medium-sized, athletic primitive hunting dog from Vietnam, distinguished by a characteristic ridge of hair running along its back in the opposite direction from the rest of the coat. One of only three ridge-backed breeds in the world, this agile and intelligent dog originated on Phu Quoc Island.

Origin

Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam

Life span

12-15 yrs

Weight (lbs)

Male: 35-50; Female: 33-45

Height (in)

Male: 19-22; Female: 18-21

Group

Primitive