Egypt’s Baladi dog breed has been gaining new fans, BBC reports. Attitudes towards Baladi dogs, which constitute the majority of strays, are changing due to their “character, faithfulness and street-smarts,” according to the report. Owners list their qualities that range from guarding, and intelligence to trainability and strong immune systems. “Gallant, faithful, clowns, family, regal, and loyal” are some of the words the owners used to describe their Baladi dogs, who have made it as far as the UK with their new fans. (Watch, runtime: 02:42).

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