Related breedBloodhound1000 to 1100 · Belgium, FranceAidi 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 · ItalyFamily and relatives
Same family: Mediterranean
Afghan Hound, Azawakh, Cirneco dell'Etna, Estrela Mountain Dog, Ibizan Hound, Kangal Shepherd Dog
Same time, same continent
Same eraIcelandic Sheepdog874 CE to 1969 · IcelandPlace 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.




