Native American Indian Dog BasicsSome unique dog breeds simply didn’t stray too far off from the earliest origins of dogs, when, many thousands of years ago, first men domesticated wolves. If you saw a Native American Indian Dog, it would be instantly clear it’s one of those special breeds as your first instinct might be to think it was a wolf. The Native American Indian Dog is an attractive breed with a wild appearance very similar to their ancestors. They are so majestic! These dogs can grow to be fairly large, achieving a maximum weight upwards of 100 lbs., with a light but strong build. Their intelligence is obvious in their bright, almond-shaped eyes which range in color from brown to amber. Always on the alert, the American Indian Dog’s ears are large and firmly pricked, making sure that it catches every sound that comes its way. It is a very unique and magnificent breed of dog. Though the striking appearance of the Native American Indian Dog is what draws most people in, it doesn’t take long to realize that these dogs are also highly intelligent. These dogs have been trained to fulfill a variety of roles as search and rescue dogs, therapy dogs, hunting companions, skijoring dogs and even family pets. Despite their wild appearance, the Native American Indian Dog makes a very good family pet (when properly socialized) and can get along quite well with children. In other words, they have personality, looks, energy, and intelligence: what’s not to love?!The Native American Indian Dog is an attractive breed with a wild appearance very similar to their ancestors.OriginThough the exact details of its origins are unknown, the Native American Indian Dog is thought to have similar heritage to the Dingo. In fact, many believe the Native American Indian Dog to be a missing link connecting to some of the first dogs domesticated by humans over 12,000 years ago. When various migrating groups and foreign traders visited North America, they brought with them native dogs from their homelands. The native inhabitants of North America bred these dogs with the Coyote that was native to North America, creating a distinct breed that came to be called the Common Indian Dog or the Common Native Dog. Throughout the 1700’s, Native Americans all over the continent bred different dogs to achieve unique breeds with specific abilities. This being the case, the original Native American Indian Dogs were a conglomeration of different breeds rather than a single, unified breed.Modern breeders of the Native American Indian Dog strive to recreate the appearance and versatility of the dogs originally kept by Native Americans. Using historical documents left by missionaries, trappers and explorers, the Native American Indian Dog breed was founded and trademarked by Mrs. Karen Markel during the mid-1990s. The owner of Majestic View Kennels, Markel sought to achieve through selective breeding the most valuable traits of the original Native American Indian Dogs – intelligence, versatility, longevity and a hypoallergenic coat. Today, these dogs are prized for their hunting ability and are also used as therapy dogs, competition dogs and family pets.Pedigree