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 Show your support with a magnetic ribbon. Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...The Aryan MolossusOnce a Warrior, Today a Loyal Companion and a Family-Protector Should you ever decide that you need a big dog, with an imposing posture, which can look threatening and majestic at the same time, the Aryan Molossus is definitely one breed that you must take into consideration. The Armant The Egyptian Dog with a Lot of Love to Give To some of you, the Armant is better known as the “Egyptian Sheepdog” and, just as the name suggests it, it was bred to be a herding dog. However, in ancient times, it was used mostly as a guard dog. This breed is originally from Egypt and named after the town of Armant. Its loyalty and agility are the two main characteristics which make this dog special. The Atlas Terrier The Small Dog With a Massive Dose of Energy At a glimpse, the Atlas Terrier can be easily mistaken with the Jack Russell Terrier. However, there are some differences that may help you tell these two cousins apart. Before deciding to buy or adopt a dog of this breed, there are some things that you have to take into consideration. Unfortunately, this is quite a rare breed of dogs in our days. Anglos-Francaises de Petite Venerie It Is Impossible Not to Love Them Anglos-Francaises de Petite Venerie are the smallest dogs in the Anglos-Francais category. However, the name „Petite”, meaning „small”, is not at all referring to the size of the dogs, but to the game they are after. Even if they've been around since the 16th century, today, these dogs are not easy to find. So if you have decided to adopt one, you can be sure that you will have a unique pet. |
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Sled dogsSled dogs are still used for transportation in some remote areas of the world, they are mostly used by racing competitors and hobbyists. The two major international organizations involved in sled dog racing are the International Federation of Sledding Sports (IFSS) and the International Sled Dog Racing Association. (ISDRA). The IFSS is a member of the General Association of International Sports Federations, which is a recognized organization of the International Olympic Committee. A major goal of IFSS is to make dog sled racing an Olympic sport. The organization is structured based on the Olympic model of collaborative international and national federations.There are many different levels of participation in the dog sledding world, from the competitors who race in the 1,000 mile plus Iditarod to handlers who run two or four dogs once a month for fun. The sport of dog sledding consists of a handler, a team of dogs, and a sled. Dogs can be run in teams as small as two and as large as 24. Sled dogs are usually northern breeds such as Siberian huskies or Alaskan huskies. In competition, Alaskan malamutes are generally considered too big and slow to be competitive, but they, and other nontraditional sled dogs are used for recreational teams. In fact, even Labrador retrievers and golden retrievers can enjoy low-stress pulling. Share this article on Sled dogs with friends. 
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