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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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LeonbergerLeonbergerCountry of Origin: Germany History: The Leonberger is from Leonberg, Germany, where is has been bred since 1846. The breed was developed from crosses of Landseer Newfoundlands, Saint Bernards, and Great Pyrenees in an effort to produce a dog that resembled the town’s lion crest. The Leonberger was always a companion rather than a working dog. It almost became extinct following WWI but the breed was revitalized by fanciers. Physical Description: The Leonberger is a strong, powerful dog that is well proportioned with a powerful head that is deeper than it is wide. The end of its deep muzzle is black and it has medium size drop ears and brown eyes. The tail is long and bushy. The double coat has a dense undercoat and long, weather-resistant outer coat. It may be coarse or soft and is wavy, longest at the neck and chest and the tail. Color ranges from gold to reddish brown with a dark or black mask. The hair may have black tips and there may be small, white markings on the chest and toe tips. Height: 25.5 to 31.5 inches Weight: 105 to 132 pounds Temperament: Bred as a companion, the Leonberger makes an excellent family dog: affectionate, playful, and very good with children. It is protective of family and home. Activity Level: High Best Owner: It does best with an active family in a rural or suburban home. Special Needs: Attention, grooming, socialization, training Possible Health Concerns: Addison’s disease, bloat, cancer, ectropion, entropion, hip and elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, OCD Share this article on Leonberger with friends. 
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