American Alsatian

Appearance

Details: According to the National American Alsatian Club breed standards, ""The American Alsatian is a large Dire wolf looking dog that stands calm and alert. He possesses thick, dense bone, a broad stature, and an impressive head. His look includes that of a gentle intelligence with a bit of secrecy in his slanted yellow-eyed stare. He is powerfully heavy; aware of his surroundings; well muscled and calmly alert. He is well balanced and longer than he is tall. Exhibiting a unique combination of a wolf-like appearance and a calm, gentle disposition, his soundness of mind and body gives the impression of stability and loyalty. Exhibiting a unique combination of a wolf-like appearance and a calm, gentle disposition, his soundness of mind and body gives the impression of stability and loyalty."

Average height and weight (mature size and weight):  24-28 inches, N/A

Color / coat variations: The American Alsatian has a moderately thick coat, and comes in many different colors with "Timber wolf gray" being the most desirable. All colors are permitted.

Care

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Grooming and shedding: The American Alsatian needs regular brushing, especially with the back leg feathering and behind the ears. This breed has a thick undercoat that can keep them quite warm in the winter, but hinder them in the hot summer months. It is important to keep them cool until they shed or "blow" their thick undercoat. At this time it is a must to brush them daily until all the loose fur is released.

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Temperament

Behavioral aspects: The American Alsatian is quiet and mellow preferring jobs/work that do not require a lot of physical activity.  Some Alsatian Shepalutes have been successful with wilderness search and rescue, but most American Alsatians prefer the calm work of the therapy dog or the Reading Education Assistance Dog.

With children: The American Alsatian is a loyal and devoted family companion dog. It is friendly with a tendency to be more aloof with unknown children and pets, however, the American Alsatian is not aggressive or fearful.

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How noisy are they: The American Alsatian is mostly a non-barking breed.

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Health issues: The breed displays a great deal of "hybrid vigor" and does not need special diets or grooming.