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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 English Cocker SpanielEnglish Cocker SpanielAlternative Names: cocker spaniel (outside U.S.) Country of Origin: England History: The English cocker spaniel was developed to hunt woodcock. It is descended from other field spaniels and is one of the oldest land spaniels. Until 1892, the English cocker spaniel and the springer spaniel were differentiated only by size; it was considered the same breed as the American cocker spaniel until 1936 when they were designated separate breeds. Physical Description: This is a small to medium size, powerful dog. There is a strong, softly contoured head with oval brown eyes and long, low ears of fine leather. The tail is docked. The medium length, silky coat is straight or wavy. The hair on the head is short, but the ears, tail and legs are well feathered. The coat may be solid colored, black, liver, or shades or red, with or without tan markings, or parti-colored with white appearing in combination with black liver or shades of red. Height: 15 to 17 inches Weight: 26 to 34 pounds Temperament: The English cocker spaniel is friendly, lively, and enthusiastic. It is a hard worker and makes a good hunter and companion. It is devoted to its family and very social. It gets along well with older children. Activity Level: Moderate Best Owner: It does best with an active individual or family in a suburban or rural area. Special Needs: Attention, grooming, exercise, fenced yard, leashed, training Possible Health Concerns: Allergies, deafness, familial nephropathy, heart disease, luxating patellas, hip dysplasia, PRA, seizures, temperament problems Share this article on The English Cocker Spaniel with friends. 
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