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The Aidi (Berber dialects: ⴰⵢⴷⵉ, romanized: aydi, lit. 'canine') is a Berber canine variety local to the Chart book Heaps of North Africa and is utilized as an animals watchman, safeguarding crowds of sheep and goats. It is most ordinarily found in Morocco, which holds the norm under the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. The Aidi is additionally tracked down in Algeria, Tunisia and Libya. It has hunting capacities and great ability to scent. In Morocco, it is much of the time matched in hunting with the Sloughi, which pursues down prey that the Aidi has situated by fragrance.

Temperament:

Protective, Focused, Energetic

Size: Medium

Height: 51-64 cm

Weight: 25 kg

Lifespan: 10-11 years

Coat: Medium Hair

Colors: Fawn, Brindle, Brown, Black

FCI Group: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs

History

The Aidi is native from the Atlas Mountains of North Africa. 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 courageous dog, the Aidi lived and worked in the Atlas Mountains of North Africa, protecting his owner and property from wildcats, other predators, and strangers. This breed has also been called the Berber, after the Berber tribes who utilized it, and bears some resemblance to the Pariah dog who is believed to share its ancestry. As a protector of the desert nomad tribes, the most alert and aggressive dogs were staked around the perimeter of the camp at night. The Aidi has not been highly regarded by the tribes historically, as are most dogs other than the Sloughi and other breeds regarded as noble. However, Moroccans have recently formed a club to protect the purity of the breed which has contributed so much in so many roles, as protector, hunter, police dog, and pet. Although the Aidi has been used primarily as a working dog, he has become more common as a house dog in the country. This breed also makes a good urban pet if he is given tasks and exercise enough to keep him satisfied and happy.

In color and flock guard work they share many characteristics of many livestock guardian dog breeds.

Appearance

Standing 52-62 cm (20-24 in) in level and gauging around 55 pounds (25 kg), the Aidi's lean, strong body is safeguarded by a coarse, thick, climate safe coat with a weighty plumed tail. The coat is weighty and delicate. The head is bear-like and with respect to the remainder of the body. The variety has a tightened gag with a dark or brown nose that typically matches the coat. Their jaws serious areas of strength for are tight dark or earthy colored lips. The medium-sized ears are tipped forward and drop somewhat. The eyes are medium, with a dim variety and dull edges. Coat tones are white, dark, high contrast, light red, and brownish.

Temperament

The Aidi is lively and profoundly defensive and is said to make an exceptional guard dog. A strong canine is likewise spry, caution, and good to go. As it is a delicate variety, the canine should be given fitting preparation from an extremely youthful age. It should be presented to whatever number social circumstances as would be prudent with the goal that it makes an ideal family pet.