By Lata Sivadasan on February 28, 2009
Other Names: Idi, Hanshee, Oska, Rawondu, Bareeru, Wulo, (formerly) Tuareg Sloughi
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The Azawakh’s natural beauty is austere and architectural, sharply contrasting the arabesque loveliness of the Saluki, or the rather somber dignity of the Sloughi. Its short, flat back atop long legs accentuates his lofty bearing, and his hips appear higher than the withers. [...]
Posted in Azawakh | Tagged Azawakh, guard dogs, long legs, sighthound
By Lata Sivadasan on February 28, 2009
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The Austrian Pinscher is a breed of pinscher-type dog developed to drive and guard livestock. They are also talented rat catchers and often lived in and guarded farmers’ homes. They get along generally well with other dogs and people they know. They are rather protective and alert, so they’ll bark when they sense danger. Without [...]
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By Lata Sivadasan on February 20, 2009
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The Australian Cattle Dogs are loyal, protective and alert. They make an excellent guard dog. They are brave, trustworthy and obedient, but is a one-person dog. ACDs are also affectionately referred to as Velcro or shadow dogs because they are stuck to you like glue. Anywhere you go they are dogging your footsteps. They are [...]
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By Lata Sivadasan on February 15, 2009
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Australian Bulldogs are a loving and loyal breed that enjoys spending time with their family. The Aussie Bulldog is intelligent, loving and loyal with a sound temperament. Good with children. Fun loving, this breed is pretty easygoing. They enjoy playing with a ball or Frisbee and love to play or swim in water. Given the [...]
Posted in Australian Bulldogs | Tagged aussie bulldog, aussie bulldogs, behavior issues, children fun, guard dogs
By Jeev Sahadevan on October 26, 2008
Dogs have served man since time immemorial.They have served as guard and as hunting dogs to primitive man.The use in war as guard dogs goes back in time to the earliest civilization.
Acquiring a new Dog Whether you are to acquire a new dog for the first time or adding to your collection , you must [...]
Posted in Dog Behavior | Tagged guard dogs, hunting dogs, response one, war dogs, working dog
By Jeev Sahadevan on October 24, 2008
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Is a large,handsome,muscular hound.Its name describes its most unique characteristic, a clearly defined symmetrical ridge running the length of its back,formed by hair that grows in the opposite direction from the rest of its coat.The short,sleek coat comes in light to dark wheaten, sometimes with small white marking on the chest and feet.The head [...]
Posted in Rhodesian Ridgeback | Tagged guard dogs, intelligent expression, obedience training, ridgebacks, watch dogs