Welcome to Breton Brook Indian Dogs in Castleton, Vermont
Meet our dogs by visiting the Photos & Videos link in the left column.
We are recently authorized breeders of Siberian Indian Dogs (SIDs), a hybrid cross between a Siberian Husky and a Native American Indian Dog (NAID). The male puppy pictured above and the female pup visiting the brook are both Siberian Indian Dogs, 75% NAID and 25% Siberian Husky, at 10 weeks and 5 months of age, respectively.
While many people are familiar with Siberian Huskies, they know little about the Native American Indian Dog.
The Native American Indian Dog® (NAID®) is being selectively bred to recreate the appearance and versatility of the original dogs of Native Americans. Dogs were the only beast of burden utilized by Native Americans before the Spaniards introduced the horse in the mid 1500's and were an integral part of village life. Dogs would pull a travois carrying the family's belongings, hunt and fish, and were "babysitters" for the children and elderly when the women were off hunting berries and herbs.
Historical documents authored by missionaries, trappers, explorers and entrepreneurs recorded what life was like for the "Natives" and their dogs and many included drawings, paintings and photographs. It is upon this documentation that the breed was founded and then the name was trademarked by Mrs. Karen Markel, Majestic View Kennels, in the mid-1990's.
The NAID® today has proven to be a nationally recognized and registered dog breed exhibiting traits the Native Americans admired in their ancestral dogs. They are highly intelligent, versatile, enjoy extended longevity, and are hypoallergenic. They are used as excellent hunting companions, therapy dogs, handicap assist dogs, Search & Rescue animals, weight competition draught pullers, skijoring dogs, and exceptional family companions.
If you want to see head to head comparisons of NAIDs then & now Click Here.
Native American Indian Dogs are loyal working and social dogs. Huskies are eager to work and please, and NAIDs are highly intelligent and sensitive. The cross produces a dog that is hearty, social, very loyal to family members and very good with children. SIDs are not dog-aggressive with other breeds of dogs and usually a stern "NO" will stop them in their tracks.
SIDs are registered with the Siberian Indian Dog Registry and the American Canine Hybrid Club (ACHC). The SID is considered a hypoallergenic hybrid due to the hypoallergenic characteristic of NAIDs. If you don't see the Siberian Indian Dog on the list of breeds at these sites, please email the site to confirm.
There are only a handful of
authorized breeders of Siberian Indian Dogs and
all breeders must be authorized by Majestic View Kennel in Lowell, Michigan
or the puppies cannot be registered as Siberian Indian Dogs.
Breton Brook is also proud to be the only authorized East Coast breeder
of these wonderful dogs!
Please do not confuse these dogs with American Indian Dogs, which are a dingo/coyote/
Australian Kelpie mix. Also, beware of dogs being called a "village" or "camp" dog as these are not Native American Indian Dogs either, but various mixes. There are some breeders selling mixed breeds of dog as "Native Dogs" or "Siberian Indian Dogs". In addition, there is also one breeder selling the "North American Indian Dog" which in reality is a high content wolfdog. Being informed and aware is very important. Please make sure you are getting a true Siberian Indian Dog, and all of the wonderful qualities that come with them, by purchasing your puppy from an approved breeder.
You can find more information about care needs and answers to common questions by visiting the sales agreements and the faq page.