American Indian Dog
Life expectancy
14 years
Age adult
16 months
Height (Shoulder height)
50 cm
Weight
20 kg
Coat texture
long-haired / undercoat
Coat color
all colors and combinations
Common illnesses
no diseases known for this breed
Food expenses per month in €
about € 52
Suitable for children
Rather yes
Needs a garden
Rather yes
Hunting motivated / needs alternative employment
Rather not
First dog suitable
Rather not
Allergy friendly
Rather not
Athletic
Very atletic
Attention
Needs more attention
Care and grooming
Medium grooming effort
Eager to learn
Medium
Exercise
Needs a lot of exercise
Nature
quick and eager to learn / friendly / alert / loyal / protective / likes to work / patient
Bred for
watchdog / hunting dog, hound
Common illnesses
no diseases known for this breed
Dog type according to FCI
not FCI approved
FCI description
Not FCI Approved
Short description
The American Indian Dog was bred out of the last Native American dogs. There are around 500 individuals left. In former times they were used as hunting-, scent-, sledding- or watch dogs by Native Americans. Nowadays, they are popular sport- and family-dogs, especially for people who can cope with the breed's primal behavior and desire for freedom.
This information is indicative and adheres to the breed standard. Each animal is an individual and has a personal character, as well as its own needs. Thus, a breed is not a guarantee of certain behaviors, etc.