Native American Village Dog

The Native American Village Dog is still pretty rare so there is no history yet. Therefore, you should consider the origins of the parents to determine a history for your dog. The German Shepherd is from Germany, originating in 1899 as a sheepherder but was also popular as a guard dog. Their ancestors include several different varieties of local shepherding breeds and possibly a wolf type of dog. The man who single-handedly created the German Shepherd is Captain Max von Stephanitz of Germany who wanted a dog that could lead large flocks of sheep. The German Shepherd’s loyalty and courage got it the reputation of an excellent guard dog and was even used by the German army in World War I. It was originally named the German Sheepdog but was changed by the American Kennel Club when it was registered in 1908. It is now the 2^nd most popular breed of dog in America. The Native American Indian Dog originated sometime during the 16^th century when they lived and travelled with Native Americans all over America. There is some discrepancy about whether the modern Native American Indian Dog is the same as the original breed and whether it is related to the wolf, Dingo, and the Carolina Dog. However, their history can be traced back to the 1500s when these dogs travelled with different tribes and were used for pulling sleds, guarding, and even as babysitters. They have not been acknowledged by the American Kennel Club but they are registered with the National Kennel Club and the Native American Indian Dog Registry.