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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 SetterEnglish SetterCountry of Origin: Great Britain History: The English setter is at least four hundred years old. The breed is descended from various spaniels and possibly the English pointer. They are bred to find and point game in an open country. Dogs have been developed along two lines: one for show and one for work, with the show dog being larger and heavier than the field dog. Physical Description: The English setter is a large, muscular dog with medium length drop ears, a black or dark brown nose, and dark brown eyes. There is a long, lean head and long tail that is straight and tapers to a fine point. The long, straight coat has feathering on the legs, ears, chest, belly and tail. The color can be orange belton, blue belton, tricolor, lemon belton, and liver belton. Belton is characterized by light or dark ticking or roaning. The show dog is about 25 percent larger than the field dog, has a squarer muzzle, and carries the tail lower. Height: 24 to 25 inches (show) Weight: 50 to 70 pounds (show) Temperament: Although both types are good natured, mild and friendly dogs, the field type is more active. Both love the outdoors and get along well with most everyone, including children. The field type is especially well suited to hunting. Activity Level: High Best Owner: The English setter does best with an active owner in a rural or suburban environment. Special Needs: Attention, exercise, fenced yard, grooming, leashed Possible Health Concerns: Allergies, deafness, hip and elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism Share this article on The English Setter with friends. 
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