Thai Ridgeback Dog is a medium-sized hound dog with athletic muscle tone, impressive agility, and an iconic ridge of hair along its back growing in reverse direction.
Standard Measurements
- Weight: 23 – 34 kg.
- Height at Withers: Males 56 – 61 cm (22 – 24 in); Females 51 – 56 cm (20 – 22 in).
- Coat: Short, smooth, close-lying coat (super short velvet or short coat).
Recognized Standard Colors
- Red: Rich copper red, often with black mask.
- Black: Solid black with glossy sheen.
- Blue: Silver gray to deep slate blue.
- Fawn: Warm sandy fawn to lotus petal tint.
Key Physical Traits
- Triangular erect ears tilted slightly forward.
- Almond-shaped dark brown eyes with alert expression.
- Black spotted or bluish tongue; scissor bite dentition.
- Sword-like curved tail carried upward with confidence.