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 Show your support with a magnetic ribbon. Recent Pet News, Tips & Info...The Akita InuThe Akita Inu (or the Japanese Akita) is one of the largest Spitz breeds and is distinct from the American Akita, according to some experts. The main difference between the Akita Inu and its American counterpart mostly consists in the color accepted by dog associations. This is why some specialists do not even consider that there should be two Akita breeds but rather only one, to include both the Inu and the American Akita. The Alano is a Guardian with a Heart of Gold The Alano Espaňol (or Spanish Bulldog) is a molosser, which is a large and solid dog. The dogs are over 23 inches tall (58 centimetres), with the females being a little bit smaller. They weigh 75–88 lb (34–40 kilograms) on average and can live up to 14 years. Originally from Spain, the Alano Espaňol has a large head, with a short muzzle and a very large nose. Since it is a strong breed, with thick skin and short hair, it was once used in Spanish bullfights. The Akbash Dog The White Guardian Dog Turkey has two native dogs: one of them is the Av Kopeği – a hunting dog, and the other one is the Akbash dog, also known as the Coban Kopeği - a solid, white livestock guardian dog, similar to those bred in the Mediterranean basin. The Coban Kopeği dog is docile, even friendly with the livestock under its care, but dominant and sometimes aggressive with the potential predators. It requires sensitive owners who can understand canine behavior and who are able to assume the pack leader status over their dogs. Ainu The Perfect Guardian dog The Ainu dog, also called Hokkaido dog, is named after the Japanese prefecture where it arrived 3000 years ago, when the Ainu tribe from the Tohoken region brought it along. With its straight forelegs, powerful neck, prominent chest and solid back, the dog is thin, muscular and fast - an important feature for those who would like to adopt such a breed. Due to its outdoorsy and inquisitive nature, it needs long daily walks and regular exercise to stay in shape. That is why this breed is unsuitable for living inside an apartment. Intelligent, watchful, eager to learn and very easy to train, the breed is suitable for hunting, but it also |
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Affenpinscher Dogs Cute Fluffy and FunnyWhen first taking a look at an Affenpinscher dog, most people cannot help but smile: its cute, fluffy, hairy appearance and the constant smile it seems to be wearing will cheer up just about anybody. Also known as the monkey dog, it is very suited for someone who has a sense of humor and for whom the entertainment factor is very important when buying a pet. Most of the time, the Affie (as some will affectionately call him) is in a very good mood and more than willing to put on a show to entertain his masters.The Affenpinscher dog's general characteristics The Affies are not very large: they usually reach heights of about 12 inches and a weight of about 10 pounds. The breed is original from Germany and its name comes from the word Affe - monkey in German. It sure seems like it resembles a monkey - at least expression-wise - with its round, usually black eyes and the black, wet nose. Their most common color is black, but they can occasionally be grey, silver, beige or even red. They can live up to about 14 years and, once reaching adulthood, the females can give birth to about two or three puppies each year. As far as looks are concerned, many people confuse the Affenpinscher with a terrier - but it has a distinct personality that distances him from the terrier breed. Affies are friendlier and much more inclined to get along with other dogs in the house or even other types of pets. They are very active and playful, but can become very stubborn if someone will try to calm their enthusiasm. Adventurous and curious, they will be searching all the corners of your house and, when taken out, will investigate just about everything they come across. For this reason they can occasionally become tiresome - they are more suited to energetic people. The Affenpinscher, as part of its active personality, can very easily become bored - which is why one must be very inventive when training him. Exciting new exercises should be invented with each training session until they learn their lesson. However, you must not stop with their training until you are sure it is complete, because they are difficult to housebreak and any pauses may require you to start all over again. Once integrated in the family, the Affie is very affectionate and friendly with all the family members. Your children will most likely love him, but be careful to teach them to play properly: Affies are possessive with what they perceive as theirs and can become very upset if their toys or food are taken from them. When strangers arrive, the Affies will most likely bark at them until they learn that they are welcome. When the Affie perceives a threat, he will not back down - despite its small size - and will persist with barking and aggressive behavior without showing any fear. In short... If you want excitement in your life, an Affenpinscher will most likely do the trick. Share this article on Affenpinscher Dogs Cute Fluffy and Funny with friends. 
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