Comment to Picture of the Algerian mastiff
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Maxi, I fixed the image for you. After putting the link on your response, highlight it and select the box with the tree on it to add your tags. This makes it viewable. Again, very interesting. When you go, be sure to document any dogs you see. I would love to hear the ratio of "Aidi" type to this mastiff/shepherd type. You should see a mix of the two. In the first picture, the dog in the background on the left; I would like to see a bit closer. IMO, it looks more "Aidi" like than true mastiff/shepherd. It's too hard to fully tell though. It could also be a young dog. Be careful, the Aidi has similar job descriptions. Most of this type is thought to have been lost to inbreeding with the Aidi. Think of the population you will encounter as the Maremma and the Abruzzese are/were. You will see examples of both and mixes of them, though there are two types. I would ask people specifically about both types, and if they have specific jobs and what is desired in them. I can't wait to see more!