Aidi | Atlas Shepherd Dog

The origin of the breed and date of establishment of Morocco, XI century AD
Purpose Herding dog defender of herds from jackals, and a guard dog
Litter size 4 - 8 puppies
Lifespan 10 - 12 years growth
Male: 57 - 61 cm.
Female: 53 - 58 cm.
Weight
Male: 25 - 35 kg.
Female: 23 - 30 kg.
Requirements This is a dog just for the person or family with experience in breeding sheep dogs. It does not require too much care and is satisfied with the average amount of exercise
The attitude to foreign strangers completely unable to tolerate on their territory, to which is "bad" and aggressive
The dominant attitude to dogs against canine strangers, to whom is also a very aggressive
Relationship to other animals by hunting instinct is still strong, is not recommended for home with other small animals.

Classification FCI: Group II. Type dogs Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossian and Swiss Mountain Cattle Dogs and other breeds. Section 2.2 Molossian type of mountain.

FCI No.: 247

General appearance

Aidi is a medium sized dog, belonging to the so-called. Molossians mountain type. He's strong, well muscled and seems always alert and attentive. His thick coat, resembling sheep's wool, it provides protection against heat, cold and sunlight in the Moroccan Atlas mountains. Aidi in his own country is usually copied ears.

Robe

Moderately long hair, neck and tail is more hairy. The coat is designed to protect the dog from the cold, rain, and attacks by wild animals.

Ointment

The white coat is the most desirable. There are also pale gray, cream with gray patches and flecks of black and white.

The history of the breed

Aidi comes from Morocco, and the date of its creation is determined by the eleventh century is probably a descendant of the large Asian herding dogs, closely related to mountain dogs from Eastern Europe. He has the instinct to hunt, to defend their possessions in remote Bedouin villages and encampments in the Atlas Mountains, and entrusted to the care of their flocks of goats and sheep. Historically, Aidi was also used as a leash, working closely with the greyhounds. Search for and exhibited animals, which then raced fast Sloughi.

Currently Aidi is a very rare breed. We can meet him mainly in Morocco, where he still protects property and herds of animals, as well as in France.

Temperament

Aidi is a strong, agile, alert, always ready to work the dog, having the typical characteristics of a shepherd dog. It is independent and has a very strong instinct to defend its territory, and therefore is a reliable guardian of his master's possessions. Totally not tolerate strangers on their territory, to which is "bad" and aggressive. For centuries, Aidi was raised to its utility and is therefore not recommended for this dog home life. Tolerates children, but certainly not a dog nanny, so it is recommended only for home with older children. Aidi is dominant over foreign dogs, to which is also very aggressive. Due to the hunting instinct is still strong, is not recommended for home with other small animals.

Health Problems

This is an extremely healthy breed with only isolated cases of hip dysplasia. Lack of sufficient amount of exercise can lead to obesity.

Care

Aidi requires the average number of treatments. His fur should be regularly brushed weekly to prevent the formation of kudłów. During molting combing should be done every day.

The ideal home

Aidi is not recommended for city life. It is, admittedly, not very active inside, but we absolutely need the space. It is vital to the house, with at least medium-sized, well-protected plot, located in rural or suburban. With dense coat Aidi can live year-round outdoors in a well-insulated doghouse.

Activity

The house retains a very quiet, but absolutely requires a lengthy stay in the territory of which he could watch. Satisfied with the average amount of exercise. This is not a dog for people with a flair for sports, because Aidi doing only what it considers reasonable. Ideal for people who can leave him to guard a large, well-fenced area.

Education

It's a dog just for the person or family with experience in breeding sheep dogs. Aidi is very independent and stubborn, and he can dominate, therefore requires consistent training. Puppies need to socialize intensely, that is accustomed to the environment, other dogs, people and land. Aidi has a very strong sense of hierarchy of the herd, so the guardian must be a firm, which has natural authority.