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AFFENPINSCHER

The Affenpinscher has a terrier-like personality, they are a combination of charm and spunk, but unlike most terriers, they tend to get along with other dogs and pets especially when they are raised with them They possess observation and thinking process, and can display sensitivity and gentleness

 

They are annoyingly playful, affectionate and amusing The Affenpinscher are not recommended for very young children as this breed has a tendency to guard and protect their food and toys, however this friendly little dog enjoys being with its family A mark of its terrier blood is the tendency for the Affenpinscher to become hyper excited, they will become aggressive and fearless toward anything or anyone they perceive as a threat and it may unwisely challenge large dogs and other large animals  

AFGHAN SHEEPDOG

They are very resilient to work but may seem lazy as they save energy for other tasks These dogs generally get on well with other animals provided that they have been introduced to them when young They are rather reserveed towards strangers but there are seldom problems with children from their own family They can be rather dominant towards other dogs It's important to introduce the dog early in its life to its own kind, other animals, and people  

AFOLLIE

Affolie is a gentle, cheerable, loveable proud dog Always interested to learn new things and independent, they are more for the family than for outer world

AFRICAN WILD DOG

The African Wild Dog are very social animals that live in packs They fill the ecological role or niche of the wolf in Africa They do not hesitate to attack small hares or large zebras They specialize in preying and they do not hunt in relays but rather depends on endurance that is greater than their prey They can run at about 35 meters per hour for 3 miles or more  

AFRICANIS

The Africanis dog is friendly, loyal, agile and intelligent It has a natural liking for human companionship This dog is very adaptable and can adjust in most conditions It is friendly, mild mannered, gentle yet sometimes territorial This dog is very trainable It gets along with other dogs very well and generally treats them as part of a pack It can be wary and territorial around unknown people or animals  

AIREDALE TERRIER

The Airedale Terrier breed is courageous and protective, infinitely patient and pleasant, this dog is versatile in the extreme then with such multi skilled inheritance he excels at obedience The Airedale Terrier makes a loyal family pet when he feel loved and respected Totally trustworthy with older children (he can be rough for small ones) if they have early exposure and socialization

 

The Airedale Terrier is not recommended for the average family, this independent, strong-minded and intelligent dog he can be a joy to own, eager to please he learns easily, but he can be difficult at times The Airedale Terrier generally gets along well with household cats and other animals, but it is not recommended that he be kept with another dog of the same sex they sometimes try to dominate them This depends largely upon their training and the individual dog

AKITA INU

The Akita is a first class guard dog renown for his loyalty and obedience to his owner, however this strong willed, instinctual and dominant breed is not a dog for everyone The Akita is particularly aggressive to other dogs and animals, if teased, Akita’s may bite, however most Akita tend to be docile, quiet and keep to themselves, but sometimes spontaneous

 

Careful and very affectionate he may tolerate and be good with children from his own family, but he may not accept children they don’t know, also they are wary and aloof of strangers It’s a powerful, alert, responsive, intelligent, dignified and fearless dog

AKITA SHEPHERD

They are often considered work dogs and are fearless, direct, bold, eager and alert They are eager to learn, they are also known for thier loyalty and courage They are calm and serious but not hostile

ALANO ESPAñOL

Being used in packs, the dog has a natural tendency to be very social with other dogs It is a very dominante breed but very controllable by its master The dog is reliable, stable and very gentle and friendly with people it knows It is specaially affectionate with children, particularly if socialized and trained from a young age However, obedience training and socialization is necessary throughout the dogs life  

 

This dog is fearless, courageous and loyal to its family and wary of strangers It can attack an intruder or a potential threat without warning if it feels danger Its fearless approach means the dog will fight and hold the danger until ordered otherwise This trait makes it an excellent guard and watch dog

 

Being an outside working dog, it is not easy to house-break this breed It likes to be outside working rather than inside the house The dog has a cat-like ability to climb on trees as well as it can jump to great heights from a standstill position  

 

This dog is not recommended for weak or feeble owners The owner should be very authoritative and confident, should establish himself as true pack leader otherwise, this dominante and independent dog will try to become packleader itself This situation can give rise to undesirable behaviour in otherwise very obedient dog breed

ALAPAHA BLUE BLOOD BULLDOG

This unique dog is known for being very protective, responsible, dutiful, alert, loving and very trainable These traits make this dog an excellent house pet as well as a fierce protector of the family and/or territory This eager to please dog is kind and gentle with all family members, specially children It loves to spend time with the family This dog prefers to be with his master rather than being outside They are eager to please dogs with a playful romping at an all time high  

 

This dog breed is known for its protective nature and it proves to be fiercely protective of their family from any type of danger Together with their alertness and fearless nature, these dogs make excellent watch and guard dogs They are very gentle and patient with children and specially have protective instincts for them  Therefore it is important to socialize the dog with friends and kid's playmates to avoid any mishape due to misunderstanding on dog's part  

 

This dog bonds itself strongly with the family and wants to be with them as much and as often as possible This dog is an excellent family, companion, watch and guard dog to have

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