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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 PointerPointerAlternative Name: English Pointer Country of Origin: Great Britain History: The pointer was developed in the late seventeenth century in England to be used when hunting with the slow-loading flintlock gun. Hunters needed a dog that could stay on point until they were ready to shoot. It is unclear whether the pointer was originally developed in Spain, Britain, or somewhere else. Some believe it was developed at the same time in several countries. The breed is probably a cross of foxhounds, greyhounds, and bloodhounds. The working ability rather than looks are most important to fanciers. Physical Description: The pointer is a large, muscular, square-shaped dog. The long, well chiseled head is rectangular with a long muzzle that is equal in length to the width of the skull. There is a brown or black nose (it can be lighter in lighter colored dogs) and drop ears. The tail is naturally short and carried slightly higher than the topline. The short, smooth coat is liver, lemon, black, orange, or a combination of colors. Height: 23 to 28 inches Weight: 45 to 75 pounds Temperament: It is a friendly, even-tempered, hardworking, and enthusiastic. It gets along well with children and other dogs but likes to run and has a strong prey drive. Activity Level: High Best Owner: It does best in an active rural home where it is allowed to participate in a job or activity. Special Needs: Exercise, fenced yard, job or activity, leashed Possible Health Concerns: deafness, eye disorders Share this article on The Pointer with friends. 
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