“Airedale? I think a Rhodesian Ridgeback would be more appropriate. They were bred to hunt lions”
In our region they mix an Airdale in with the pack for hogs and bear. But we also use Rhodesian Ridgebacks. The Rhodie would have been a tough kill. My sister’s Pyranees would have made mincemeat out of that Cougar.
Thank you, I will keep that in mind about the Pyranees.
I am considering relocating to a farm and buying a small flock of sheep. Using a dog to stay with the sheep is something I’ve been looking into.
I have been owned by both airedales and ridgebacks. I doubt the cat would have attacked either breed under the circumstances described in the article, especially a ridgeback. In contrast, the “hot dog” was easy prey.
My Rhodies weigh in at about 120 lbs. and are all muscle. The Airedales I had were only about 60 lbs.
You are right; the Rhodie would have been a tough kill.
However, unless seriously provoked, Rhodies are the sweetest doggies I know. But, you don’t want one to be angry with you.