#2 They are perfect family companions
Native American Indian Dogs also make great pets for the family. They are very social and gentle, hence are good with children and other pets.
They are very loyal and protective of their family, which makes them great watchdogs without being aggressive.
NAIDs usually deeply bond with their human pack, so do not like to be left alone for too long. I would not recommend leaving her for more than 3 hours at a time.
Of course, being a working breed, this dog will need adequate exercise to keep her healthy and happy.
So, most of all, if you’re considering getting a Native American Indian Dog, you should be an active family. I recommend at least an hour of vigorous exercise a day.
The Native American Indian Dog comes in two distinct sizes, two hair coat lengths and two distinct coat color combinations. It can range in color from silver to black, including a tortoiseshell-colored coat. Dogs that exhibit tortoiseshell coats are considered sacred to the Native Americans. Its coat can be short and dense, two layers thick, of which the undercoat is wind and water proof, to a longhaired overcoat with a dense undercoat. Ears are prick and upright, head broad and wide between the eyes with an angular shaped head tapering down to a slender muzzle. The eyes range in color from brown to amber. They are almond shaped with a sparkle of intelligence looking out on the world. The tail can be tightly curled as in an Alaskan Malamute or Siberian Husky, but preferable breed standards tend toward a long tail held down with sometimes a slight kink or bend in the end.
“You can’t really tell in the picture, but Blytalas sitting in water. He loves water. He dumped the bowl of water onto the food container and started playing in it. The funny thing is, he hates getting baths but loves playing in the rainwater or the water bowl water!!! Blytala is 10 weeks old in this photo.”
The Native American Indian Dog does not do well as an apartment dog or a total housedog. It needs a fenced-in area where it can run and play at will and does not adapt well to a “closed crate” crate-training method. If locked in a crate, it thinks it is being punished and doesnt understand what it did wrong or why it is being punished. A large yard is ideal. This breed prefers the outdoors, your bed or the couch, or wherever its owners happen to be.
Others have claimed that any dog sold as an Indian dog is not a re-creation. Original native dogs are extinct and have been since before the invention of photography. Indians themselves did not have a pure breed of dog. Theirs were mixed dogs. With the arrival of the Europeans, these dogs became interbred with dogs from Europe and other countries. Because the dogs were never a purebred dog, and because no one bothered to study into them much, it would be impossible to “re-create” them. The NAID are a new type of dog started by one breeder.
Native American Indian Dogs require moderate exercise. They need to be taken on a daily, long, brisk walk or jog. While out on the walk the dog must be made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as in a dogs mind the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. In addition, they will benefit from a large, safe area where they can run free where they will enjoy a daily romp. Energy levels vary from one dog to the next, as in people, all are different. About one pup out of 20 will be the high-energy “run run run” type that make good sled dogs for racing, but on the average, they are a very mellow dog that do not require a lot of room to run.
Some Native American Indian Dog owners prefer going the raw food route or cooking their dog homemade meals. This can also be a good option for your pet, but only if you know what type of nutrients and ratios they need to stay healthy. Make sure to consult with a vet first if you plan on making your pet’s food- otherwise, you could be risking serious damage to their health.
The average lifespan of the Native American Indian Dog is between 14 and 19 years. That is quite the number! If we consider that the general maximum lifespan for most dog breeds is around 15 years of age, Native American Indian Dog comes out right on top with an incredible lifespan of 19 years. This makes them outstanding candidates for companion dogs. If you are looking for a four legged doggo friend to be by your side for a great part of your life, there is no better candidate than this breed. Especially if you consider how smart, sociable, and loyal they can be. And if your characters happen to match… this bond will be like no other!
A large- to extra-large-sized breed, the Native American Indian Dog weighs between 55 and 120 lbs. (25 to 55 kg) in adulthood. Of course, being this large, this dog will need a lot of free space on a day-to-day basis. Tiny houses and apartments are out of question – the Native American Indian Dog will simply feel cooped up and unhappy in these spaces. The best solutions are a spacious house, a fenced-in yard, or a ranch environment. These dogs simply need the space to run and exercise.
The Native American Indian Dog is a highly intelligent breed that has the capacity to respond very well to training. These dogs are naturally eager to please, so they will respond well to a firm and consistent hand in training. Native American Indian Dogs are sensitive animals that tend to do best when their owner is firm in authority, but without being harsh or cruel. Consistency is the key to training these dogs properly
Modern breeders of the Native American Indian Dog strive to recreate the appearance and versatility of the dogs originally kept by Native Americans. Using historical documents left by missionaries, trappers and explorers, the Native American Indian Dog breed was founded and trademarked by Mrs. Karen Markel during the mid-1990s. The owner of Majestic View Kennels, Markel sought to achieve through selective breeding the most valuable traits of the original Native American Indian Dogs – intelligence, versatility, longevity and a hypoallergenic coat. Today, these dogs are prized for their hunting ability and are also used as therapy dogs, competition dogs and family pets.