Rare Breed Monday: Aidi

Aidi image from Wikipedia.

The Aidi - also called Chien de l'Atlas - is a Moroccan dog breed. It is a working dog thought to have originated in Sahara.

These dogs are energetic and highly protective, powerful, agile, alert, and ready for action. The Aidi makes an excellent guard and watchdog, but it requires an experienced owner and a job to do. They like to have a large yard and need long daily walks.

The Aidi generally grows to 21-24 inches, and weighs around 50-55 lbs.