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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 PumiThe PumiCountry of Origin: Hungary History: The pumi was developed by breeding the Hungarian puli with the European dogs who accompanied Western Europeans to Hungary during the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth centuries. It and the puli were indistinguishable until the puli fanciers worked to resurrect the original breed in the early twentienth century. It is a herding dog but is also used for hunting. Physical Description: This is a medium-size, terrier-like, squarely built dog. It has a long, narrow head with a long muzzle and a narrow, black nose. The eyes are brown and the ears are naturally prick with the top third folded over. It has a long natural tail that is carried high and curved. The double coat is wavy and forms tufts but is not corded. The outer coat is long and elastic in texture. The coat is gray, black, or fawn, with or without white markings, or white. Height: 13.5 to 17.5 inches Weight: 18 to 30 pounds Temperament: The pumi is terrier-like in its personality, noisy and constantly busy. It is very active and bold. It is cheerful and affectionate with family but wary with strangers and will react to provocation. Activity Level: High Best Owner: The pumi does best with an active family in a rural or suburban environment. Special Needs: Attention, exercise, job or activity, socialization, training Possible Health Concerns: None known Share this article on The Pumi with friends. 
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