The Aidi or Chien de l'Atlas is a Moroccan dog breed used as a flock guard, protecting herds of sheep and goats. It also possesses hunting capabilities and good scenting ability. In its native Morocco it is often paired in hunting with the Sloughi, which chases down prey that the Aidi has located by scent. [wikipedia]

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Standing 21 to 25 inches (53-63.5 cm) in height and weighing around 55 pounds (25 kg), the Aidi's lean, muscular body is protected by a coarse, thick, weather-resistant coat with a heavy plumed tail.

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The Aidi is energetic and highly protective and is said to make an outstanding watchdog. It is a powerful dog that is also agile, alert, and ready for action. As a sensitive breed, the dog should receive kind yet firm training.

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The Aidi is recognized as coming from Morocco, probably originating in the Sahara. The dog has never worked as a sheepdog even though the 1963 standard was published under the name Atlas Sheepdog; this was corrected in 1969.

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Affenpinschers are German Origin. Affenpinschers are different from terriers. They are playful but at the same time they are active, adventurous, curious, and stubborn. In France the breed is described as the "Diablotin Moustachu" or moustached little devil. They are actually part of the pinscher-schnauzer. They weigh around 3 to 4 kgs. They grow upto 30 cm. It is wiry-haired terrier. Its coat is shaggier over the head and shoulders forming a mane, with shorter coat over the back and hind quarters. Affenpinschers need to be groomed two to three times a week.

Affenpinscher are prone to Collapsed trachea and Hip dysplasia.

Hip dysplasia a disease that can eventually cause crippling lameness and painful arthritis of the joints. It is caused by genetic factor.

Collapsed trachea can be avoided by walking the dog with a harness .

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Afghan Hound are Afghanistan Origin. There Original name, Tazi. Afghan Hound is in fact one of the most ancient dog breeds, dating back for many thousands of years.

The Afghan Hound was originally used for hunting large prey in both the deserts and in the mountains of Afghanistan.

The Afghan Hound grow upto 29 inches in height and weighs around 60 pounds.
Coat: long and silky.
Life span is 10 to 12 years.
Afghan Hound are slow in obedience and less intelligent.
Afghan Hound are Prone to allergies, cardiac problems and cancer.

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Aidi is and Morocco origin. Other names of this breed are Chien d'Atlas. It is also called as Atlas Mountain Dog.

Its colours are white, black, black and white, brown and tawny.

It grows upto to 21 to 25 inches tall and weighs around 55 pounds.

It has a muscular body with a weather resistant thick coat and has a heavy plumed tail.

It is very energetic and protective watch dog.

It does not have any genetical disease.

It is very affectionate to humans.

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