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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 ChihuahuaChihuahua Key Facts:Size: Very small Height: 6 - 9 inches Weight: Up to 6 lb Life Span: Up to 18 years Grooming: Medium Exercise: Undemanding Feeding: Undemanding Temperament: Spirited & intelligent Country of Origin: Mexico AKC Group: Toy Physical Characteristics: General Appearance: Alert, tiny, defiant and graceful. Color: Any color or mixture of colors. Coat: Smooth coat - Smooth, close and glossy. Long coat - Flat or slightly wavy with feathering on the ears, tail, neck and feet. Tail: Long, set high, curved over the back and tapering. Ears: Large, well separated, carried erect when in motion and set at a 45-degree angle when at rest. Body: Short, level back, well sprung ribs and shoulders well laid back. Temperament: Highly intelligent, alert, swift and fearless. These small dogs are obedient and easily trained. They can be aggressive towards other dogs and do not appreciate humans who invade their homes without permission. Families with young children need to supervise the interaction between the child and dog, due to it's small size. They are ideal companions for the elderly and despite their tiny size Chihuahuas have a tremendous spirit and are far from delicate. Grooming: Short coated Chihuahuas only need occasional grooming with a rubber brush, whereas long coated Chihuahuas should be groomed normally with a brush and comb. Eye drops may need to be administered to prevent tear stains. Exercise: Due to the small size of Chihuahuas they usually get sufficient exercise indoors. History: This breed originated from the state of Chihuahua in Mexico and the forebears can be traced back to the 9th century. One of these being the Techichi a larger stockier dog who, when crossed with a hairless variety from Asia, produced the long and short coated varieties. In the early Aztec culture, Chihuahuas played an important role in the religious ceremonies. They believed that the sins of a dead person were transferred to a dog, therefore when the master died the dog was also killed. The rich cherished this breed, however the peasants valued them for a different reason, as these tiny dogs often ended up in cooking pots. Additional Comments: There are two versions of the Chihuahua, one of which is smooth-coated and the other being long-coated. Apart form their coat they are identical. Chihuahuas feel the cold and a small coat is usually needed during winter or cold weather. Share this article on The Chihuahua with friends. 
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