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The Anatolian Shepherd Dog is descended from ancient livestock guardian dogs that guarded flocks of sheep from wolves, bears, and even jackals. Dogs of this type probably existed 6,000 years ago in the Middle East. Migrating shepherds most likely brought these dogs to the area now known as Turkey in about 1000 A.D. The dogs were called coban kopegi (shepherd dog), and over the centuries, regional variations or breeds developed.

In the 1970s, western breeders became interested in the dogs and began developing the native variations as modern breeds, by documenting their descent from particular ancestors and writing breed standards. The Anatolian Shepherd Dog was imported from central Turkey into Britain by author and archaeologist Charmian Hussey. Many Turkish breeders believe that the Anatolian Shepherd is a cross of the Kangal dog and the Akbash dog.

In Africa, the Azawakh come in a variety of colors and markings, much like Salukis, including red, black, blue fawn, and grizzle. The Azawakh in Africa has white markings that include Irish marked and particolor or spotted. Because of this wide color variation in the native population, the American standard used by the AKC and UKC allows any color combination found in Africa.

The Airedale Terrier (often shortened to “Airedale”) is a dog originating from Airedale in England. It originally was called the “King of Terriers” because until the popularization of the Black Russian Terrier, it was largest of the terrier breeds at 19-23 kilos. The breed has also been called the Waterside Terrier, because it was first bred to hunt otters in the valleys of the River Aire which is where it got its name. In England this breed was used as a guard dog to help find criminals. As pets these dogs can be very fun to be around. They can also be difficult to train. Socializing (contact with other dogs) during the first months of age is important.

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