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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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The LundehundThe LundehundAlternative Names: Norsk lundehund, Norwegian Puffin dog, puffin dog Country of Origin: Norway History: The lundehund is believed to be an ancient dog that was originally used to hunt puffin, which nest along rocky cliff faces. It was developed specifically for this task: it is very flexible, has the ability to fold its ears tightly shut, and has six toes, which allow it to grip cliff walls. In the 1940’s, a distemper epidemic destroyed most of the remaining lundehunds but breeders brought the breed back, with the few breedable dogs that remained, some say as few as six. The breed is also able to throw out its arm dute to its fore shoulder joint and to turn its head upside down. It has a unique jaw that some believe can be traced to the ur dog before the Ice Age. Physical Description: The lundehund is a small-size dog that is longer that it is tall. It has a wedge-shaped head; slanted, brown eyes; and erect, triangular ears. It is double coated with a tail that is carried over its back or hanging. It is sable and white with a white ruff around its neck and additional white markings on the legs, belly and face. Height: 12.5 to 15 inches Weight: 13.5 to 15.5 inches Temperament: The lundehund is a cheerful and lively dog. It is devoted to family but wary of strangers. It gets along with most dogs but is unreliable with small animals. This breed is independent and strong minded, so training can be difficult. It will sometimes revert to primitive behaviors such as hunting and eliminating in the home. Activity Level: Moderate Best Owner: It is adaptable but will do best in a rural or suburban home. Its owner should be financially prepared for health problems. Special Needs: Activities, exercise, medical care, socialization, training Possible Health Concerns: Protein losing enteropathy and gastrointestinal disease. The lundehund is subject to serious disease called intestinal enteropathy, which substantially reduces the life of most dogs. Up to 90 percent of lundehunds are diagnosed with the disease, also called lundehund syndrome. Share this article on The Lundehund with friends. 
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