The Ridge:

The peculiarity of this breed is the "Ridge" on the back formed by hair growing in opposite direction to the rest of the coat. This ridge, which are regarded as the special mark of this race must begin, broad behind the shoulders and tapers to tail.
It should be clearly defined start immediately behind the shoulders and up
or extend over the loins.

The correct Ridge:

Symmetrical, two opposing Crowns, correct length.

1. lower edge Crowns (box) more than 1 / 3 of the total length of the Ridge
2.   Ridge with 3 Crowns (vertebrae)
3.   Crowns are not parallel
4.    1 Crown Ridge
5.   Ridge with 4 Crowns
6.  Ridge Crowns correct but incorrect length
7.   Ridge with correct Crowns (incorrectly in the center back)

Prepared by the Rhodesian Ridgeback breeders:
Mashambani

& Mhangura