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 Show your support with a magnetic ribbon. Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...Choose the Airedale Terrier as a Pet and Say Good-Bye to Boredom“The King of the Terriers”, the Airedale terrier comes from Airedale, Yorkshire, England, and it is the largest of the terrier breeds. It comes from crossing the old and vanished breeds of the Black-and-Tan terrier with the Otterhound. It is also said that they have the Manchester terrier in their blood. They were initially bred to hunt otters (reason for which they are also called the Waterside Terrier) and hares in the valley of the Aire river - that also gave its name to the breed - and to herd sheep, being both shepherd and hunting dogs. The Africanis Dog From the South African Plains to Your Home Dog breeders do not officially recognize Africanis as a breed. Also known as the Bantu Dog or the Zulu Dog, the breed developed in South Africa and it is basically comprised of similar breeds that are originally from the area. However, dog historians have acquired enough evidence to conclude that, originally, the breed lived in the East and Middle East and migrated to Africa in ancient times. The Zulu Dog is a perfect companion for people, whether we are talking about more traditional activities like hunting or herding, or simply about the pleasure of having a dog companion. The Afghan Hound Elegance and Distinction If the old saying that claims that dogs and masters resemble each other is true, then the Afghan hound is surely the dog most likely to be seen in the presence of an aristocrat. Its silky, thick coat will match any of its masters' designer dresses or elegant suits. Distinguished in looks and personality, this is one of the breeds that you can't stop looking at when seeing on the street and that you are very likely to see at a dog show. The Aidi Dog A Perfect Watchdog Of Moroccan origin, the Aidi dog evolved as a watchdog for herds of goats and sheep. For this reason, it has heightened senses that are very good at detecting threats and its instincts are perfectly in tune, resulting in a speedy and efficient reaction. These characteristics are also perfect for a hunting dog - so it is also very good at filling that role. Very courageous, this breed has evolved in the Morrocan mountains, protecting itself and its owners from many vicious predators like wildcats, but also from strangers. Also called the Berber (it was commonly used by Berber tribes), this breed is very similar to Pariah dogs - to which it is believed to be related. |
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Breed RescuesMany breed fanciers have become involved in breed rescue because of the large pet overpopulation problem in the United States. These breed rescues may be housed either in individual houses or in private kennels. A breed rescue usually charges more than a shelter, but less than a breeder, usually by a few hundred dollars. Before leaving the rescue, dogs are always altered, and if needed, they receive medical treatment. Generally, these dogs receive more socialization and training than shelter dogs, because they mostly live in foster homes while waiting for adoption. Also, rescue organizations provide more information about the dogs that they are adopting out than most shelters do. The dog’s personality traits are well known to the family members after he has lived with a foster family for weeks, months, or even years. Also, many of the dogs in the breed rescues are owner turn-ins, so they know a lot more about the dog’s past life.Even though most rescue organizations are breed specific, there are also some that specialize in different types of dogs—large, small, pit-bull types of herding types, or they cater to geographical regions. A lot of these rescue groups look in shelters for dogs who need to be adopted before their time is up, and they accept owner turn-ins. Talk to your vet, local animal shelter, or a breed club when looking for a rescue. Most of the rescue groups screen their dogs thoroughly, and they only place those who are healthy and socialized. You should have lots of questions for the rescue staff, and they will probably have lots of questions for you. Lots of these rescue groups work hard to match the right family with the right dog. They will ask you how often you are at home, what your activity level is, who else lives in your house, including other pets, how secure your fence is, and what type of activities are you planning to do with your new dog. Depending on the philosophy of the breeder, they might encourage you to give the dog a certain type of food, do a particular activity, or even have one person at home all the time with the dog. Dogs in these rescue groups have been abandoned once before, so volunteers have a commitment to keeping them from the same thing happening again. To be interviewed, most of them will ask you to fill out an extensive application. To avoid the problems that landed the dogs in rescue facility in the first place, they really do their best to pair up dogs with the right families. When you adopt from a breed rescue, you have a great way to find the exact dog you desire, while still saving a life. Share this article on Breed Rescues with friends. 
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