Morocco
Weight
50-60 lb
Height
20.5-24 in
Lifespan
10-13 yrs
Coat
Double Medium
The Aidi is a large working breed from Morocco, shaped by practical jobs such as guarding, hauling, rescue work, or property protection and a protective, alert temperament.
Official, native, and commonly used variants
Weight
50-60 lb
Height
20.5-24 in
Lifespan
10-13 yrs
Coat
Double Medium
At A Glance
A quick read on energy, upkeep, and what day-to-day life with this breed usually feels like.
Energy
High
Barking
High
Drooling
Low
Shedding
Moderate
Grooming
2/5
First-time owner
No
The Aidi comes from Morocco and belongs to the Working group, where its background is tied to practical jobs such as guarding, hauling, rescue work, or property protection. For the Aidi, that history is not just decoration; it helps explain the habits owners see around work, rest, people, and daily handling. Expect the Aidi to be a large dog with protective, alert, loyal, agile traits, high energy, and high barking.
In everyday life, the Aidi is usually best judged by routine fit. It does best where Aidi space and exercise are easy to provide, and its medium double coat brings moderate shedding with grooming needs rated 2/5. For exercise, the Aidi should get about 60 to 90 minutes a day for many healthy adults, built from longer walks, active play, and regular training or scent games. The Aidi usually settles best when exercise is planned before the dog is expected to relax. Training the Aidi should stay practical and reward-based, with early socialization around people, dogs, handling, and normal household noise.
The Aidi is most likely to suit owners who appreciate protective temperament and can meet the care pattern consistently. The Dogs Index profile rates the Aidi as having balanced family potential with supervision, 2/5 dog sociability, and 1/5 stranger comfort. People considering the Aidi should compare related breeds before deciding if the routine feels realistic. Health notes for the Aidi should be discussed with a veterinarian and, when buying a puppy, with responsible breeders who screen their lines.
This breed tends to suit homes looking for a protective, alert, loyal companion, with daily rhythms shaped by high energy, high barking, and low drooling.
Coat type
Double
Coat length
Medium
Shedding
Moderate
Colors
White, Black, Fawn, Brown, Tricolor
Aidi is usually harder to manage in an apartment, especially when exercise, space, or noise control are limited. Owners of the Aidi should plan quiet walking routes, enough decompression time, and training for elevators, hallways, visitors, and nearby dogs.
Aidi may be quick to alert when it hears strangers, door activity, other dogs, or unusual movement. Owners should reward the Aidi for quiet check-ins, limit rehearsed window barking, and avoid yelling, which can add more arousal.
Aidi learns best from patient, consistent training that rewards the behavior you want. Because the Aidi is often protective, alert, loyal, owners should keep rules predictable and practice in real household situations, not only formal sessions.
The Aidi's medium double coat is relatively simple to maintain, with moderate shedding. Routine brushing, nail trimming, ear checks, and skin checks still matter for the Aidi, especially after muddy walks or seasonal shedding changes.
Aidi needs about 60 to 90 minutes a day for many healthy adults, built from longer walks, active play, and regular training or scent games. For the Aidi, build activity into most days instead of relying on one big weekend outing, and mix in sniffing, training, or puzzle work so the dog has a mental outlet as well as physical movement.
The Aidi's medium double coat is relatively simple to maintain, with moderate shedding. Routine brushing, nail trimming, ear checks, and skin checks still matter for the Aidi, especially after muddy walks or seasonal shedding changes.
Aidi learns best from patient, consistent training that rewards the behavior you want. Because the Aidi is often protective, alert, loyal, owners should keep rules predictable and practice in real household situations, not only formal sessions.
Feed Aidi a measured diet appropriate for a large dog, its age, and its activity level. For the Aidi, keep body condition lean, adjust portions when exercise changes, and ask your veterinarian about diet details if weight, digestion, allergies, or joint stress are concerns.
Energy level
High
Barking level
High
Drooling level
Low
Watchdog ability
5/5
Guard dog ability
4/5
Climate tolerance
Common concerns to discuss with your vet and breeder.
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