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CATALOG OF BREEDS | WORKING DOGS

Aidi

HEIGHT 21–24in (53–61cm) Fawn Brown (right)
WEIGHT 51–55lb (23–25kg) Black
LIFE SPAN About 12 years Fawn, brown, and black coats may be spotted with white.

Also known as the Atlas Mountain Dog, this type of dog has been
used for centuries as a guard dog by the nomadic peoples of Morocco.
Thick, medium-
The Aidi is faithful, fearless, and always on the alert to protect its length coat
owners and their possessions. But its strong guarding instincts mean
that this dog is not always suited to a domestic lifestyle.
Wide-set,
drop ears
Black
lips
Black patch

White

Feathering on
back of legs

Australian Shepherd

HEIGHT 18–23in (46–58cm) Red, red merle
WEIGHT 40–65lb (18–29kg) Black
LIFE SPAN Over 10 years All coats may have tan markings. Pronounced stop

Not an “Aussie” at all, this shepherd dog was bred in the US.
Its name derives from its ancestors, which were worked by High-set,
drop ears
Basque shepherds who emigrated to Australia in the late Thick, wavy coat
19th century and then later moved on to the US. The
Australian Shepherd, still useful
as a ranch dog and tracker,
is becoming increasingly
valued as a pet.
Tan markings

Blue merle
White hair
extends across
neck, chest,
and legs

Bushy tail

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