By Lata Sivadasan on January 19, 2009
Alaskan Malamute
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While a few Malamutes are still in use as sled dogs for personal travel, hauling freight, or helping move heavy objects, some are used for the recreational pursuit of sledding also known as mushing, also skijoring, bikejoring, and canicross. However, most Malamutes today are kept as family pets or show dogs. The Malamute is [...]
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By Lata Sivadasan on January 17, 2009
Alaskan Klee Kai
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The Alaskan Klee Kai is affectionate, loyal and in need of socialization. They are attentive, lively, intelligent, energetic, active and curious. They are very adaptable and trainable, yet they do not always obey you. However, they can be very pack oriented. They like to run and cannot be trusted on their own. [...]
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By Lata Sivadasan on January 10, 2009
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Predominately bred for work, Alaskan Huskies are intelligent, trainable, and have an independent streak. They are willful and stubborn, but also very gentle and kind. They have a cheerful disposition, and they make very loving pets. They are especially good with children and social with strangers. They are laid-back, clever, and docile, though they do [...]
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By Lata Sivadasan on December 18, 2008
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Alano Espanols are very serious and domineering, but they can be controllable. They are very kind, protective, and gentle with their families, and they are patient and good with children. They are reliable, stable, very obedient and bark very little. However, strangers make them nervous, and they are capable of attacking without warning if they [...]
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By Lata Sivadasan on December 8, 2008
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The Japanese Akita Inu is a loyal, docile and aloof pet. It is very laid back, and has an easy-going temperament when well raised. They are excellent housedogs, as they are clean and quiet, and only bark when there is something to bark about. They are intelligent, courageous and fearless dogs and need very firm [...]
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By Lata Sivadasan on December 7, 2008
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When used as a guard dog, the Akbash is not personable with humans, although the breed is not by nature hostile. If trained appropriately it can be personable with any creature. The Akbash is a relatively low-energy breed. Because it is in their nature to lie with the flocks they guard most of the day, [...]
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By Lata Sivadasan on December 2, 2008
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Since the Airedale Terrier, has been bred to hunt independently, it is very intelligent, independent, strong-minded, stoic, and can be stubborn. They have no problem working with cattle and livestock. However, an Airedale that is not well trained will agitate and annoy the animals. Strong-willed, with the tenacity commonly seen in terriers, the Airedale is [...]
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By Lata Sivadasan on November 30, 2008
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The Aidi is faithful, affectionate, docile and very protective of his family. It is also alert, fearless and dependable in the presence of danger. The Aidi is energetic and highly protective and hence makes an outstanding watchdog. It is a powerful dog that is also agile, alert, and ready for action. Since it is attentive, [...]
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