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Early Middle Ages landscape

Aidi

Also known as Atlas Mountain Dog, Chien de l'Atlas, Berber dog.

Related breedBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, France

Aidi at a glance

Origin
Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Appeared
500 CE to 1500 (uncertain)
Family
Mediterranean
Type
Livestock guardian
Size
Large
Life span
11 to 13 years
Recognised by
FCI
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 247

The name. Berber name for the dog; the English name refers to the Atlas Mountains.

Same familyCane Corso1000 to 1996 · Italy

Family and relatives

Same eraIcelandic Sheepdog874 CE to 1969 · Iceland

Place in time

The Aidi appears 500 CE to 1500 (uncertain), in the Early Middle Ages, when 79 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Aidi is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.