I would like to point out that Ridgebacks are actually an extremely stout and healthy breed. The only serious issue they have is dermoid sinus which is easily detected and fixed with a quick surgery and is actually very rare.
I own a Ridgeback and am an advocate for the breed. Many breeders whom I associate with do Stud Trades and are constantly introducing African bloodlines back into the American bloodlines. (Which all originated from africa)
Your point is not lost though. Dalmations, Dobermans, GSPs, etc. Have had alot of issues. This is from breeders not outcrossing. Or even doing breeder loans. Line breeding is probably the single biggest issue with Dogs. That includes culling ridgeless ridgebacks. Alot, if not all, of he breeders in the SD area adopt out ridgeless ridgebacks. There are plenty of them and they look awesome and are great dogs. I wanted a Ridge so I got mine from a breeder who I know constantly trades out males and gets fresh males from Africa to insure new blood.
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