Kiowa

Having retained the looks, and versatility of their ancestors, the NAID could probably claim the title “Oldest Breed of Dog in America.” They were domesticated and widely used before horses were even introduced to this continent. Not only are they favorite pets for families and hunters alike, but their popularity extends well beyond to such things as search and rescue teams, herding livestock, dog sled races and pulling contests. This highly desirable breed is exceptionally intelligent, easily trained, deeply loyal and readily protective of their families. They are especially good with children, do well with other household pets or livestock and particularly enjoy the company of other dogs.

The Native American Dog was used for hunting everything from quail to rabbits, bear to beaver, elk to caribou to moose and were even taught how to fish by the Native Americans.

They were used to babysit the elderly and very young children and used to guard the village from intruders.

They accompanied the women and children while they were gathering berries, roots, herbs and other food sources and protected them from man and wild beast alike.

They played a very vital role in the lives of the original Americans and were their sole beast of burden until the horse was introduced by the Spaniards.

The U.S. government almost succeeded in making this breed of dog extinct in the 1800's.

They are considered to be a non-aggressive breed of dog. The Native American Indian Dog is great with other household pets as well as large livestock.

They are extremely versatile animals bred to work as well as in pulling a sled or hunting whatever game you choose them to hunt.

They serve as search and rescue animals, agility dogs and handicap assist animals.

Their life expectancy is quite long ranging from 14 to 19 years of age.

They have no known genetic faults or defects.

They prefer to be out of doors or your bed or the couch, or where ever their owners happen to be. They are too intelligent of a dog to be a "total" house dog or an apartment dog and do require a back yard to be able to run and play freely at will.

The Native American Indian Dog (NAID) is now registered with the National Kennel Club, NKC, with the NAID registry and with CPR, The Certified Pet Registry of America. NEW!!! The NAID is also registered with the American Pet Registry Inc.