SPECIAL SKILLS: The American Indian dog is a Working Group herding type, medium sized and lightly built, with a natural looking muzzle, and longish pricked ears.
SIZE: Height: Dogs 19- 21 inches (48-54 cm.) Bitches 18- 20 inches (46-51 cm.) Weight: Dogs 30- 45 pounds (14-21 kg.) Bitches 25- 40 pounds (11-18 kg.)
COAT: The coat is medium length and shiny. It has a short thick plush undercoat with long guard hairs that stand off from body. Hair is longer on the chest, ruff, shoulders, back of legs, and tail. COLOR & MARKINGS: Black, blue, white, golden red, gray, red & tan, tan, chocolate, cream, fawn, and silver. All colors have a sable shading with darker tipped guard hairs. All colors blend gently together, with very little spotting or defined line between colors. The tail has a dark scent marking (spot) ¾ up from tip. Some white on the chest, feet, caller and tip of the tail is accepted.
CARE REQUIRED: They would keep their owners warm at night, and provide wool for weaving and trading. The most important objective in preserving this ancient breed is maintaining and improving its natural balance, primitive instincts, and versatile working abilities, for which it was originally developed.
CHARACTER: This truly beautiful, naturally balanced, all-American dog was close to extinction only a few years ago. Now, thanks to all the years of research and selective breeding, hopefully, they can regain their proper place in our society to teach man to stay in touch with his natural instincts and the beauty around him
TRAINING: The American Indian dog is a working herding type, medium sized and lightly built, with a natural looking muzzle, and longish pricked ears.
SOCIAL BEHAVIOR: A thinking breed, these dogs are very instinctual and territorially conscious. This creates an intense bonding, shown in pack loyalty to their family. They are never vicious, but always alert and tend to be cautious with strangers. They are excellent home and family watchdogs, capable of adjusting to any environment. Working versatility is one of the breed’s exceptional qualities.
EXERCISE: Most of them greatly enjoy both swimming and retrieving
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