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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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Skijoring dogsSkijoring is an adaptation of dog sledding. Instead of a sled, mushers are on skis and the team consists of only one to three dogs. Skijoring is basically cross country skiing with a dog. Because the dog takes up some the skier’s weight, skijoring takes less effort than cross-country skiing and skijorers are able to cover more ground. Enthusiasts claim that skijoring requires less preparation and provides better exercise than dog sledding. Skijoring can be as simple as a pair of skis, a towline, you, and your dog. It’s extremely popular in northern climates, and if you’re lucky enough to live in a rural, snowy area, you can skijor right out your front door.Skijoring is especially popular with owners of Nordic dogs who live to pull, such as Siberian huskies and Alaskan malumutes, it is also fun for high-energy dogs of all breeds. Gun dogs are popular skijoring dogs in Norway and are commonly used in racing. Even diminutive corgis have been known to excel in skijoring. Although the Nordic breeds rarely develop the hard packs of ice that catch in the hair between toe pads and often cause frostbite, it is common for most other breeds, so be sure these dogs always wear snot booties when running. Wearing booties is also a good precaution for all dogs covering long distances or when the snow is icy. If your dog is not wearing booties check his pads occasionally and remove any built-up snow or ice. In Norway skijoring has been popular for centuries. In Alaska is has been popular since the early 1900’s. It has only recently found it’s way to the continental U.S. While most skijorers are strictly recreational, there are races and contests that are gaining in popularity. The North American Skijoring an Ski Pulk Association oversees skijoring competitions. Share this article on Skijoring dogs with friends. 
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