Dog
McNab Champions
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Pronunciation:
mic-nab
Breed Description:
The McNab breed of dog greatly resembles the Border Collie and actually shares some of the same roots as the breed. They are a medium sized dog that has a long, narrow body and a muscular build. They should have the appearance of an athletic breed with cat-like feet. The ears are usually medium sized and can either stand erect or fold over and their tails can either be long or bob tailed.
The coat of the McNab is usually short and smooth and it can be black, or red in color with white markings and a white blaze on the head.
Temperament:
The McNab breed of dog is a strong breed of dog with a strong temperament. They are not usually recommended for families since this breed needs to be working and they have high energy demands. They can be very stubborn and while they are an intelligent breed, training can be difficult. The McNab requires a lot to do and they can become bored very quickly, which results in several behavioral problems.
Height:
The average height of a McNab is between 15 to 25 inches.
Weight:
The average weight of a McNab is between 25 to 50 pounds
Health Problems:
The McNab breed of dog is a hardy breed and has no known health problems at this time.
Living Conditions:
The McNab breed of dog is not recommended for apartments. This is an active breed and they do much better when they have a home with a large yard or acreage to run in.
Exercise:
The McNab breed of dog is an active breed and they do require about 60 minutes of exercise each day. They love having a place to run and really needs both on lead and off lead exercise.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 15 years
Grooming:
The McNab breed of dog only needs to be brushed once per week and should be bathed only when it is necessary. Ears should be cleaned on a weekly basis to prevent infections.
Origin:
The McNab breed of dog was developed in California by Alexander McNab in an attempt to create a versatile hunting dog that could also be used as a herding dog. The breed was developed in the late 1800's and are the result of crossing several collie breeds. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
