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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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New adult dogsWhen you bring an adult dog into the house, there is a different set of issues. There are some adult dogs who haven’t had any house manners or may not have ever been inside of a house. There are some retired racing greyhounds who need to be taught how to climb the stairs because their whole life they were limited to just their kennels and the racetrack. Other dogs may be well-mannered and housetrained. Until you bring your dog home, you won’t know how he will do. The first couple of weeks of an adult dog in a new home is called the honeymoon period by dog behaviorists. It usually takes some time before the dog can expose his real personality to you, so you can see if he has aggression, food possessiveness, and other negative or positive characteristics.Even though an adult dog is not going to spend as much time in a crate as a puppy would, it is important for him to have a place to retreat to. Show your dog that he has his own spot which is out of the way, and he can retreat there any time things get a bit too much. Your dog may still be in a chewing stage if he is still young, and anxiety can lead to destruction so baby gates can come in handy to keep him out of certain areas. And for a recently adopted dog, too much freedom can overwhelm him. Whenever you are outside of your securely fenced yard, it’s important to keep a new adult dog on a leash. A new dog can be prone to running away, so don’t set yourself up for a broken heart. Share this article on New adult dogs with friends. 
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