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Workinglarge🌍 United Statescompanion and watchdog
North American Indian Dog
Attentive, loyal, sensitive, adaptable
Popularity
613
North American companion and watchdog breed with a natural weather-resistant coat and an athletic, versatile build.
Lifespan
14–17 years
Coat
natural weather-resistant double coat with dense soft undercoat and coarse straight guard hairs
Colors
silver sable, black, red, tortoiseshell
Male height
23–28 in
Female height
21–26 in
Male weight
55–90 lb
Female weight
45–75 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
3
Barking
2
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
4
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
4
