Aidi
This postage stamp features an Aidi.
Alternative names
Chien de l'Atlas Atlas Shepherd Dog
Country of origin
Morocco
Classification and breed standards
FCI:	Group 2 Section 2 #247	Stds

The Aidi or Chien de l'Atlas is a Moroccan dog breed used as a flock guard, protecting herds of sheep and goats. It also possesses hunting capabilities and good scenting ability. In its native Morocco it is often paired in hunting with the Sloughi, which chases down prey that the Aidi has located by scent. Stamp of Rare Dog Breed: Aidi Source: [1] This image of a postage stamp may be copyrighted and/or have other restrictions on its reproduction imposed by the issuing authority. ... Stamp of Rare Dog Breed: Aidi Source: [1] This image of a postage stamp may be copyrighted and/or have other restrictions on its reproduction imposed by the issuing authority. ... The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI; in English, World Canine Organisation, although it is still referred to as FCI) is an international organisation based in Belgium. ... Trinomial name Canis lupus familiaris (Linnaeus, 1758) The dog is a mammal in the order Carnivora. ... Dogs have been selectively bred for thousands of years, sometimes by inbreeding dogs from the same ancestral lines, sometimes by mixing dogs from very different lines. ... Species See text. ... Species See Species and subspecies A goat is a mammal in the genus Capra, which consists of nine species: the Ibex, the West Caucasian Tur, the East Caucasian Tur, the Markhor, and the Wild Goat. ... The Sloughi is a breed of dog, specifically a member of the sighthound family. ...

Appearance

Standing 21 to 25 inches (53-63.5 cm) in height and weighing around 55 pounds (25 kg), the Aidi's lean, muscular body is protected by a coarse, thick, weather-resistant coat with a heavy plumed tail. The head is bear-like and in proportion to the rest of the body. The breed has a tapered muzzle with a black or brown nose that usually matches the coat. Their jaws are strong with tight black or brown lips. The medium-sized ears are tipped forward and drop slightly. The eyes are medium, with a dark colour and dark rims. Coat colours are white, black, black and white, pale red, and tawny. Genera Ailuropoda Ursus Tremarctos Arctodus(extinct) A bear is a large mammal of the order Carnivora, family Ursidae. ... A snout is the protruding portion of an animals face, consisting of its nose, mouth, and jaw. ... A dogs coat is its fur. ...

Temperament

The Aidi is energetic and highly protective and is said to make an outstanding watchdog. It is a powerful dog that is also agile, alert, and ready for action. As a sensitive breed, the dog should receive kindly, yet firm training.

History

The Aidi is recognized as coming from Morocco, probably originating in the Sahara. The dog has never worked as a sheepdog even though the 1963 standard was published under the name Atlas Sheepdog; this was corrected in 1969. A Sheep dog is a type of domestic dog whose original purpose was to herd or guard sheep. ...