The Aidi – or Atlas Mountain Dog – is a Moroccan
dog breed. It is also called Chien de l’Atlas. This is an
energetic working dog believed to have originated
in Sahara.
In its homeland, the Aidi often protects herds of sheep
and goats. They are also good at hunting and tracking scents. For hunting, an Aidi is often paired with
a Sloughi, a type of hound that chases down prey
tracked by the Aidi. The breed is gaining popularity as
city pet, but most of them are still hard workers, either
in the countryside or as police dogs.
A typical Aidi is highly protective, alert, powerful, and
always ready for action. As many working dogs, it does
best with an experienced owner and a job to do. They
need ample amounts of exercise, long daily walks, and
prefer to have a large yard.
These dogs can come in a variety of colors and color
combinations. They’re considered healthy, and have
an average life span of 12 years. A typical Aidi weighs
around 50-55 lbs, and requires a large PlexiDor dog
door.
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