My best friend

So sorry for the loss of your best friend, Floyd. IMO, Rhodesian Ridgebacks are the best breed ever and the ridge is very evident in the pic you posted. Great dogs.
Our current Ridgeback is the 3rd we've had. Very loving and loyal dogs. I couldn't go being without one when we lost our others.
When you're ready for a new buddy, may I suggest www.ridgebackrescue.org? Our current Ridgeback, Brady, is a semi-rescue and Toby before was a rescue.
You mentioned an emergency trip, was it a health issue or something else?
Again, sorry to hear of your loss.