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# The Thai Dog: temperament, price, health, and breeders
Thailand
A primitive Thai dog, athletic and faithful, recognizable by its dorsal ridge.
Size MediumLife expectancy 12–14 yearsBudget ≈ €107/monthPuppy €1,300 – €1,500
[Find a breeder 2](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-thai-dog) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=thai-dog)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Good
Daily exercise needs High
Apartment living Good
First-time owners Fair
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Good
Guarding instinct Good
Strengths and weaknesses
- Loyalty: He develops a strong attachment to his family and is very loyal.
- Robustness: His hardy constitution allows him to sustain regular activity.
- Versatility: He combines athletic abilities, hunting instinct and guarding ability.
- Easy maintenance: His short coat and low shedding require little care.
- Independence: Its primitive temperament requires consistent and experienced training.
- High activity needs: Long and frequent outings are essential to its balance.
- Hunting instinct: Careful socialization and recall training are necessary.
- Sensitivity to cold: Its short coat offers little protection against very low temperatures and bad weather.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active owners: He will gladly accompany a daily life rich in walks, games and exercises.
- Experienced owners: They will know how to manage his independence with firmness, consistency and respect.
- Homes with a secure space: A large, well-fenced garden meets his need for movement and his agility.
Not recommended for
- Very sedentary people: His energy level is incompatible with a daily life with few outings.
- Often absent owners: He needs availability for activity, training and stimulation.
- Households without an educational framework: A lack of consistency can complicate managing his independence and his hunting instinct.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
56 cmThai Dog
- Height at the withers
- 51–61 cm
- Weight
- 23–25 kg
- Coat
- Short, smooth
- FCI group
- 5
- Origin
- Thailand
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Thai Dog in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
Very ancient dog breed, the Thai Dog has been attested for at least 360 years, mainly in the eastern regions of present-day Thailand. It was used for hunting, but also to protect carts and dwellings. Having long remained relatively isolated, the breed has been little modified by breeding and has retained a large part of its primitive characteristics. It is also known as the Thai Dog with a dorsal ridge and Thai Ridgeback Dog. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale classifies it in group 5 under number 338 and has recognized it definitively since 2003.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
Of medium size, robust and harmoniously built, the Thai Dog has well-developed musculature and a body slightly longer than it is tall. Its back is straight and solid, its loin strong, its chest reaches down to the elbows and its belly is well tucked up. Its head, with a wedge-shaped muzzle, has erect triangular ears inclined forward. The almond-shaped eyes are dark brown, or amber in blue subjects. The tail, strong at the base, tapers towards its tip and is carried vertically, moderately curved. The short, smooth coat forms on the back a distinct ridge growing in the opposite direction. The coat is solid-coloured, red, black, blue or light fawn.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Active, hardy and very loyal, the Thai Dog is attached to its family and has a balanced guarding instinct. Its primitive dog heritage gives it a certain independence, while its hunting aptitude remains pronounced. It can live with children and other animals if its socialization is early, gradual and well conducted.
Playful
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
Very energetic, he needs long and frequent outings, complemented by exercises, games and stimulating activities. Agile and a good jumper, he appreciates a large outdoor space that is solidly fenced. He can adapt to the city and to apartment living if his physical and mental needs are fully met, but he prefers to have a large secure garden.
Training
## Training and socialization
His training must be firm, consistent and respectful, without brutality or a power struggle. Early, high-quality socialization is essential to channel his independence and develop good relationships with people, dogs and other animals. Intelligent, strong-willed and eager to cooperate with his owner, he makes good progress with regular, motivating and varied sessions. He is better suited to an experienced and available person.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Thai Dog
The purchase price varies depending on the breeder, the lineage, the pedigree, the age and the dog's conformity to the standard. As this breed remains uncommon, availability can also influence the cost.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/thai-dog/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
Rustic, sturdy and resilient, the Thai Dog shows no marked general fragility. Regular veterinary monitoring remains necessary, notably for conditions known in the breed.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/thai-dog/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Thai Dog needs a high-quality diet adapted to its age, its size and its level of physical activity. The daily ration is ideally divided into two meals.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/thai-dog/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The characteristic dorsal ridge is formed by a strip of hair growing in the opposite direction to the rest of the coat. The breed is also called Thai dorsal ridge dog and Thai Ridgeback Dog. Its gaits are supple and free, suited to work and hunting.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Thai Dog
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the Thai Ridgeback suitable for a first-time owner?
It is better suited to an experienced person, available and able to provide consistent training, early socialization and enough daily activity.
### Can the Thai Ridgeback live in an apartment?
Yes, provided it benefits every day from long outings, games and mental stimulation. A large fenced garden is nonetheless better suited to its active temperament.
### Why does the Thai Ridgeback have a ridge on its back?
A strip of hair grows in the opposite direction to the rest of the coat and forms a clearly defined dorsal ridge, a major characteristic of the breed.
## Find a Thai Dog breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Thai Dog breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Thai Dog breeders by country
[14 breeders of Thai Dog in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-thai-dog/germany) [3 breeders of Thai Dog in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-thai-dog/austria) [3 breeders of Thai Dog in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-thai-dog/italy) [2 breeders of Thai Dog in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-thai-dog) [2 breeders of Thai Dog in the Netherlands](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-thai-dog/netherlands) [2 breeders of Thai Dog in Poland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-thai-dog/poland) [2 breeders of Thai Dog in Spain](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-thai-dog/spain) [1 breeder of Thai Dog in Belgium](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-thai-dog/belgium) [1 breeder of Thai Dog in Switzerland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-thai-dog/switzerland)
[All breeders of Thai Dog in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-thai-dog)
## Ready to welcome a Thai Dog?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-thai-dog)
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