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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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Please visit American Ferret Association and adopt a homeless pet You have reached the shelter page for American Ferret Association. American Ferret Association is located in annapolis, Maryland. If you have information to add or update for American Ferret Association, please click here and let us know.
In 1987, a small group of ferret owners created a ferret club in Montgomery County, Maryland. As the club expanded, members began to organize ferret shows, "fun match" competitions and educational events. To reflect this growth, a new charter was written in 1990 and the club became the mid-Atlantic Ferret Association. By this time, the domestic ferret had become the third most popular interactive household pet in the USA. People from all over the country were eager to get more information about ferrets. It became apparent that yet another change was required to meet the needs of ferret owners everywhere. The organization adopted a national focus and became the American Ferret Association (AFA) on January 1, 1991. Following this change, AFA was incorporated in the state of Maryland in April 1992 and received 501(c)(3) status in August 1992. AFA has gone through many changes over the years, but we are continuing to expand our services and programs. Our plans include the development of seminars and educational material on ferrets, expanding our ferret show schedule, encouraging continuing education programs for ferret veterinarians and providing support to the Black Footed Ferret Program. To see the adoptable pets for American Ferret Association click here Return to list
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