2010-01-14
2010-01-08
Azawakh...something different
«The dogs exist today, as they have for thousands of years, as an integral element of certain west African (Sahelian) cultures. I continually struggle to improve the quality of my thinking about the dogs: in order to increase my potential for breeding dogs who closely resemble their African relatives I believe it is necessary to learn as much as possible about the culture, history, and environment of the dogs in the Sahel. To put them ”in context” is of utmost importance if one hopes to maintain the integrity of the race. Out of context they are nothing more than beautiful dogs....and there are many beautiful dogs. There is only one Azawakh.
In almost every sense the Azawakh represents a paradox: they are at once gentle and fierce, curious and avoidant, intelligent and simple, fine and strong. Their internal struggle with these opposing forces represents the greatest challenge to our understanding of them.
Some of them have a sense of humor, some do not. Some are deadly serious, some just let things go.....it is all a matter of individual temperament. Not unlike any other type of animal. Each has its own unique personality and responds to stimuli accordingly.
The Azawakh in the Sahel come in a much greater variety of color. I am absolutely against standards of any sort. The people must do their homework and find out about the dogs “in context” as we discussed earlier.
An Azawakh can live in a city, in an apartment, but in my opinion no dog should live as the sole dog in any household…..it is in a way a form of solitary confinement…..especially the Azawakh have a need to be with their own kind…to be with another who “speaks their own language” as it were. If the owner is able to be at home much of the time then this is wonderful for any dog….since intelligent animals are easily bored and nothing but problems can come from a bored dog.»
Daoud Abdullah Abdullah
In almost every sense the Azawakh represents a paradox: they are at once gentle and fierce, curious and avoidant, intelligent and simple, fine and strong. Their internal struggle with these opposing forces represents the greatest challenge to our understanding of them.
Some of them have a sense of humor, some do not. Some are deadly serious, some just let things go.....it is all a matter of individual temperament. Not unlike any other type of animal. Each has its own unique personality and responds to stimuli accordingly.
The Azawakh in the Sahel come in a much greater variety of color. I am absolutely against standards of any sort. The people must do their homework and find out about the dogs “in context” as we discussed earlier.
An Azawakh can live in a city, in an apartment, but in my opinion no dog should live as the sole dog in any household…..it is in a way a form of solitary confinement…..especially the Azawakh have a need to be with their own kind…to be with another who “speaks their own language” as it were. If the owner is able to be at home much of the time then this is wonderful for any dog….since intelligent animals are easily bored and nothing but problems can come from a bored dog.»
Daoud Abdullah Abdullah
The Idi of the Sahel
2010-01-05
2009-12-25
Life with an Ibizan Hound By Erica Kasper
"Living with an Ibizan Hound you have to have a sense of humor. They are big comedians and many times will try to do things just to make you laugh. Even when they are doing something naughty sometimes all you can do is laugh because they seem to do it with such style. They are very good at keying into how you are feeling and hate to see you upset or sad. Ibizans also seem to be "forever young" and keep their youthful personality throughout life. They are playful and curious even as adults. This is not to say there are no serious Ibizans out there either."
Aza Hounds
The Charming, Vivacious Ibizan.
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The big question is: can these hunting dogs fit as pets? The answer is undoubtedly YES! They are excellent family dogs because they are gentle, friendly, patient and faithful. They are cuddly without being clinging. Some may find them a bit cat-like when they vigilantly and cautiously study a newcomer. In other words, it is not a dog to throw itself on your guests and welcome them. There is a saying amongst PI-owners: You do not own a Podenco Ibicenco. It owns you!
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Ibicencos do not thrive alone, and preferably, should not be kept as a single dog. They are very attached to their pack, both human and dogs, and want to be together with them. A lonely Podenco is an unhappy Podenco. This is the breed for an owner with plenty of humor, self-confidance and lots of patience. I promise that your shared life will never become boring."
LA PODENQUERA
The big question is: can these hunting dogs fit as pets? The answer is undoubtedly YES! They are excellent family dogs because they are gentle, friendly, patient and faithful. They are cuddly without being clinging. Some may find them a bit cat-like when they vigilantly and cautiously study a newcomer. In other words, it is not a dog to throw itself on your guests and welcome them. There is a saying amongst PI-owners: You do not own a Podenco Ibicenco. It owns you!
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Ibicencos do not thrive alone, and preferably, should not be kept as a single dog. They are very attached to their pack, both human and dogs, and want to be together with them. A lonely Podenco is an unhappy Podenco. This is the breed for an owner with plenty of humor, self-confidance and lots of patience. I promise that your shared life will never become boring."
LA PODENQUERA
2009-12-21
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