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Native American Shepherd Champions
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Pronunciation:
ney-tiv uh-mer-i-kuhn shep-erd
Breed Description:
The Native American Shepherd breed of dog is a designer breed that was developed by crossing the Belgian Sheepdog with the Native American Indian Dog. Because of this, a breed type has not been established and the looks and temperament of the dog can greatly change from one puppy to the next. Generally, the Native American Shepherd will have qualities of both parents. They are usually a large sized breed of dog that has a robust build that is both athletic and sturdy. They usually have a wedge shaped head with large, erect ears that are set high on the head. The tail is usually long and full and the body is usually slightly longer than they are tall. The Native American Shepherd can be found in several coat types from short to long and it depends on the parent that they take after and the variety of coat the Native American Indian Dog had. Generally, all of the coats are dense and should cover the dog completely. They can be found in a number of coat types that are common to both parent breeds.
Temperament:
The Native American Shepherd breed of dog is a designer breed and because of this, their temperament can vary greatly. It is important to research both the Belgian Sheepdog and the Native American Indian Dog to identify some of the personality traits your Native American Shepherd may have.
Height:
The average height for a Native American Shepherd is between 18 to 24 inches.
Weight:
The average weight for a Native American Shepherd is between 45 to 85 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Native American Shepherd breed of dog has no known health problems, however, it is important to read up on both the Native American Indian Dog and the Belgian Sheepdog to be aware of the health problems your puppy may be at risk for.
Living Conditions:
The Native American Shepherd breed of dog is versatile when it comes to climates, however, they are not the best breed for apartments and do better when they have a yard to exercise in.
Exercise:
The Native American Shepherd is an active breed that will require at least 30 to 45 minutes of exercise each day.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 16 years
Grooming:
The Native American Shepherd breed of dog will have different grooming needs depending on the coat type that they have but you should expect to groom your Native American Shepherd several times per week.
Origin:
The Native American Shepherd breed of dog is a designer `hybrid`breed that has become popular over the last decade or so. If you are interested in learning more about the Native American Shepherd, it is important to read up on both the Native American Indian Dog and the Belgian Sheepdog. 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.
