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Breed Of The Month
The American Indian Dog
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Breed Of The Month
The American Indian Dog
American Indian Dogs are a medium-sized working dog with a muscular body that is slightly longer than it is tall.
Their neck is medium-length and their back is straight with a level topline. They have strong limbs, a deep chest, and
a nice tuck-up. Their hocks are parallel and defined, and their forelegs are slightly turned outwards and finely boned.
The breed has small, catlike feet that are rounded and have thick pads. Their skull is slightly domed, and their muzzle
is wedge-shaped. Their heads are well-proportioned and feature a pair of medium-sized, almond-shaped eyes that
vary in color. They have comparatively long, pricked ears that slant forward on the head and are very mobile.
American Indian Dogs have thin, black lips that cover well-developed teeth which close in a scissors bite. Their
medium-length coats are shiny and have a short, dense undercoat. The hair varies in length across the body, and is
longer at the chest, shoulders, and the back of the legs. They exist in a wide variety of colors that blend gently
together. White markings may or may not be present.
Character
American Indian Dogs are aware of their surroundings and are very instinctual. They are intellectual thinkers and
form intense relationships with their pack and family. They are cautious and leery, but never aggressive or vicious.
They are a working breed, but they make excellent companions and family watchdogs.There is many difference in
this breed. The indian dogs in the US are often been crossed with Kelpies. The dogs in Europe have more % coyote
to bring back the natural looks and amazing strength of these dogs.
Photos and information on the American Indian Dog provided by their Owner/Breeder in Germany.
Old Hawk Kennels Wendy Schrievers
Their neck is medium-length and their back is straight with a level topline. They have strong limbs, a deep chest, and
a nice tuck-up. Their hocks are parallel and defined, and their forelegs are slightly turned outwards and finely boned.
The breed has small, catlike feet that are rounded and have thick pads. Their skull is slightly domed, and their muzzle
is wedge-shaped. Their heads are well-proportioned and feature a pair of medium-sized, almond-shaped eyes that
vary in color. They have comparatively long, pricked ears that slant forward on the head and are very mobile.
American Indian Dogs have thin, black lips that cover well-developed teeth which close in a scissors bite. Their
medium-length coats are shiny and have a short, dense undercoat. The hair varies in length across the body, and is
longer at the chest, shoulders, and the back of the legs. They exist in a wide variety of colors that blend gently
together. White markings may or may not be present.
Character
American Indian Dogs are aware of their surroundings and are very instinctual. They are intellectual thinkers and
form intense relationships with their pack and family. They are cautious and leery, but never aggressive or vicious.
They are a working breed, but they make excellent companions and family watchdogs.There is many difference in
this breed. The indian dogs in the US are often been crossed with Kelpies. The dogs in Europe have more % coyote
to bring back the natural looks and amazing strength of these dogs.
Photos and information on the American Indian Dog provided by their Owner/Breeder in Germany.
Old Hawk Kennels Wendy Schrievers
American Indian Dog "MOWIE" as a young puppy
American Indian Dog
"HAWKEYE"
The first American Indian Dog in Europe
"HAWKEYE"
The first American Indian Dog in Europe
American Indian Dog "Mowie" in photo to the
left
American Indian Dog "BEAVER" in photo on
right below
left
American Indian Dog "BEAVER" in photo on
right below
A very intense,accomplished, and
diverse Hawkeye performing a
Schutzhund exercise
diverse Hawkeye performing a
Schutzhund exercise
