Thai Ridgeback - Thai Lung Ahn or Thai dog with a ridge on the back belongs to the so-called relic dogs. He was tamed several thousand years ago and can rightly be called one of the most ancient dogs on the planet. The history of this breed goes back to antiquity and is the subject of numerous theories and disputes. The Thai Ridgeback is considered to be a primitive dog, a descendant of the Asian wolf and dingo dog. Considering the ancient history of Thai Ridgeback, it is difficult to prove the exact origin of the breed. Archaeologists have found , in the caves of Asia, drawings of dogs resembling Thai Ridgeback, whose age is presumably 3000 years old. A description of the breed can also be found in ancient Thai manuscripts whose age is more than 350 years of King Sung Tham's time is Ayutthaya (1611-1628), where Thai Ridgeback is described as large, ferocious dogs with ridges on their backs and tails resembling sabers. True and infinitely loyal to their master and following him everywhere. Dogs capable of feeding themselves, digging the ground in search of prey.
Previously it was believed that the Ridgebacks originally appeared on Phu Quoc Island - the island of the former Siam, now part of Vietnam. However, thanks to the latest research scientists found that Ridgeback living in the east of Thailand has a more ancient origin.
For people, this dog was an indispensable assistant because of its unique hunting skills, speed, agility and perseverance. Dogs were able to catch small animals such as a rabbit and small boars. While the family was working in the field, the dog protected the house and yard from dangerous rodents and snakes. Protected owner property. In addition, they were used to accompany the carts, which were a common form of transport in Thailand at that time.
Due to the lack of roads, these areas have been isolated for a very long time.
In this regard, there was virtually no chance of crossing with any other breed. Due to this, over the centuries, the Thai Ridgeback remains unchanged.
Due to the natural selection, only the strongest and healthiest individuals could survive, thanks to which their modern relatives enjoy excellent health.
Only with the development of roads and the transport system, this breed began to gain more and more publicity and recognition, first in Thailand itself, and then throughout the world.
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