The American Indian Dog is a breed that many claim to be almost extinct. There are still some and are mostly found in North America and in Canada.
Physical features:
- Medium sized
- Lightly built
- Well-proportioned muscular body
- Brushy longish tail with a slight curve
- Medium sized black nose
- Slim muzzle
- Medium length strong neck
- Pricked ears that offer a balance to the slightly rounded skull
- Eye color: yellow, blue, silver, gray (resemblance to the Husky breed)
- Coat color: it may vary if the has been bred with other breeds, but the pure American Indian Dog usually comes in shades of black and silver. Some consider it to be descending from the wolf, which is why, in some cases, it might look similar to it. However, these days this breeds coat might have shades of brown, yellow, red or white. In general, the color is compact, with slightly lighter shades on the belly and feet.
- Medium weight: between 55 and 75 pounds
- Medium height: between 25 and 27 inches tall
Since the coat has a medium length and a glossy look, grooming it is not very difficult to do. It needs to be washed with an anti-allergenic dog shampoo and brushed once in a while especially, during the shedding season. Overall, this is the perfect dog if you do not want to spend too much time grooming it.
Life expectancy: 14-18 years. It doesnt have specific diseases to worry about.
Should you get an American Indian Dog?
It is very important to know exactly what you are looking for if you plan to get a dog. You have to think about what you can offer your new pet and what he can offer you. Specialists say that the American Indian Dog is the outdoor type. This means it is recommended to get it if you live in a house with a moderately large backyard. Even if this dog is not very big, it might not feel very comfortable living in an apartment, but it can adapt to any living conditions. Moreover, it is used to cool weather, so you dont have to worry that he might not endure the temperatures outside especially during the night or during the cold season.
Is this the dog for a big family?
Many dog breeds specialists say that this beautifully looking breed has a natural pack mentality. This means that he will always form a special bond with its family and show a protective behavior with the children. You can trust it with your kids even if they are little. Just make sure that the children do not get scared at first because of its size. It has lots of energy and the young ones will enjoy running and playing with it. Since it is the loyal type, you can feel safe with it around, and strangers will not get close to your property unless you allow them. However, it does socialize very well if trained to do that. If you do not have a large backyard, it needs to be taken on a long walk at least once a day to make sure it does the right amount of physical exercise to stay healthy.
Overall, if you are looking for an extremely intelligent dog that doesnt necessarily have to sleep in the house, the American Indian Dog can be a great choice for you and your family.
