Are Thai Ridgebacks Friendly Or Dangerous To Strangers?

Thinking to own a Thai Ridgeback and want to know whether Thai Ridgeback are friendly or aggressive to strangers?

According to pet experts, Thai Ridgeback Dogs score 3 star out of 5 in the scale of breeds that are considered the friendliest dogs to strangers.


Are Thai Ridgebacks Friendly?

Are Thai Ridgeback Dogs Aggressive To Strangers

    When it comes to picking a dog, you most likely want one that is friendly, whether that's toward people, other pets, or both. Put simply, a happy-go-lucky pooch that gets along with everyone.

    While most dogs are certainly fond of people, some are really sociable and love to meet new people all the time. Kindness doesn't necessarily depend upon breed. The majority of dogs are friendly if they have been exposed to new people, places, and experiences as they were growing up.

    So, generally, you can make any pet dog into a friendly dog if you ensure they have an energetic social life and a happy home. Nearly all canines will be social with their owners, but some breeds were bred as guardians and can be wary and even hostile toward strangers.

    Top 5 Friendly Dog Breeds

    1. Labrador Retrievers personality towards people is almost unparalleled. Labradors are amazingly social toward everyone they meet and many behavioral issues in the breed arise because of their want to be around people.

    2. Poodles very active, social, and smart dogs that make extraordinary buddies. They do extremely well in a variety of different dog sports and delight in the company of people, friend or stranger.

    3. Pug is so loved partially due to its looks, but also because of its fantastic character. Pugs are incredibly social, they love everyone and get along very well with other animals.

    4. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is one of the smallest spaniels, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was bred primarily as a companion and lapdog. Because of this, they are very friendly with their families and strangers, gladly meeting as many new people as they can.

    5. Boxer was originally bred as a guard dog in Germany, but there are very few working Boxers left. Today, most are active, smart family companions that are fantastic for individuals and families alike. They are very social dogs and enjoy meeting and playing with new people and other dogs.

Do Thai Ridgeback Dogs Need to Be Groomed Regularly?

Thai Ridgeback Information

The Thai Ridgeback is a medium-sized pariah-type dog, with a wedge-shaped head, prick ears, and a short, smooth coat. The length of body from point of buttocks to point of sternum is about 10 percent longer than the height measured at the withers. The depth of chest is equal to the length of the foreleg. The tail is carried vertically or curved like a sickle. This breed is characterized by a ridge of hair growing in the opposite direction to the rest of the coat. This ridge starts at the withers and extends down the spine to the top of the pelvis bones.

Until recently the Thai Ridgeback was relatively unknown outside of eastern Thailand and is very rare elsewhere. This breed is a good watch, guard and hunting dog, but also makes a nice companion. Tough and active with excellent jumping ability. It is a very active and alert dog but also without socialization can be a bit aloof toward strangers. May be difficult to train. The Thai Ridgeback needs a dominant owner who understands the breed. One who has natural authority, in a firm but calm manner; confident and consistent with the rules placed upon the dog. A Thai’s owner that does not correct the dog at the proper times may find that the dog develops aggressive tendencies. With the right handler it is never too late to curb any unwanted behaviors once the owners learn how to properly treat the dog, along with providing the proper mental and physical exercise.

What to do if you lose your Thai Ridgeback

If your Thai Ridgeback Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Phone the nearby vet clinics to see if anyone has handed in your lost pet.

4. Contact the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost Thai Ridgeback

If you find a Thai Ridgeback Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Phone the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the animal to the local Animal Shelter assigned to your area.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet who usually scan the animal’s microchip and phone the registered pet owner.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.