The Rhodesian Ridgeback is and very good candidate for a house dog. They are clean dogs with little odor and their hair is short so shedding is less of a problem. The more they are kept indoors, the more often they will shed. If they are kept outdoors, there will be seasonal shedding. They are not droolers unless they are anticipating something good to eat. I word of caution is to make sure you are consistent with your rules for them. They will be consistent with their desires to take over the furniture and sleep in your bed. They also have a very avid sense of smell and will take food from the counters if left alone to tempt them so put away the food.