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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, [...]

Akbash

Other Names: Akbas

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The Akbash is a large dog, though leaner than other Turkish guard dog breeds, and has a distinct white coat, long legs, and feathered curved tail. It possesses characteristics of both mastiffs and sight hounds. Thought the breed is often referred to as a sheep dog, it is designed to live [...]

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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, [...]

Aidi

Other Names: Chien de l’Atlas, Atlas Sheepdog, Atlas Mountain Dogs, Kabyle Dog, Atlas Shepherd Dog, and Chien de Montagne de l’Atlas

Type: Flock Guard Dog

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The Aidi or Chien de l’Atlas is a very rare Moroccan dog breed, used as a flock guard in order to protect herds of sheep and goats, since [...]

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Has a massive,powerful body. Muscular and athletic,it has a broad head and rounded forehead. The muzzle is well-developed with a scissors bite.Its eyes are dark with an expression of goodwill and loyalty. The ears are triangular, carried forward,and its nose is wide and black. The lips are black and inside the mouth it is dark [...]

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The Bullmastiff is very powerful built,but not cumbersome,with a broad wrinkled head and fairly short,square,dark muzzle (about 1/3 the length of the whole head).The nose is black with large nostrils.The dark hazel,medium-sized eyes should have an alert,intelligent expression.The v-shaped wide set ears are pendant and dark colored.The teeth should meet in a level or slightly [...]

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Also known as the Alsatian,is handsome,well proportioned and very strong.The coat most often comes in black with tan,sable or all black,but also can some in blue,liver and white,but those colors are considered a fault according to most standards,While is not an acceptable color for the German Shepherd,however they are now being recognized as a [...]

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Is an elegant,muscular and very powerful dog.It has a well proportioned chest,a short back and a lean,muscular neck.Its hard,short-haired,close-fitting coat generally comes in black,or & tan,although blue-gray,red and fawn also occur.while white markings are not admitted in most clubs,some are born all white (albino).The hair is short,thick,hard and tight to its body.Its teeth are strong [...]

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A thick-set muscular,well-proportioned animal,has a short,dense coat that comes in pure white, black brindle,red fawn and tri-color.distinctive feature is head,which is almost flat at the top, sloping evenly down to the end of the nose with no stop.The eye’s are small,dark,almond-shaped and closely set.The body is full and round,tail is carried horizontally.
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Once a fierce [...]