FAQ
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A: Breeding any dog should be selectively done to improve the breed. The Siberian Indian Dog hybrid is a relatively new cross and needs to be carefully developed to remain true to the qualities it is bred for and to insure that its most desirable and unique characteristics are carried forward. Not every dog is breeding quality, no matter how beautiful and wonderful it might be.
A: You know the old saying about counting your chickens before they hatch? Being a new program with a limited breeding stock, we won't take any deposits until puppies are on the way.
A: Hypoallergenic is not the same as non-allergenic. Dog allergens are very small, sticky, and lightweight. Originating in a dog’s skin, saliva, and urine, the dander and saliva allergens are able to drift about your home, contaminating everything. All dog allergen is not the same, however, which is good news for allergy sufferers. Some pet allergens are breed-specific, so some breeds produce less than others. These breeds shed their skin about every 21 days. Compare this to cocker spaniels, german shepards, and Irish setters, which shed their skin every three to four days and you can understand how some breeds allow you to “breathe easier.” It is the skin cells that cause the reaction, not hair length. Hair length can have an impact though, because longer hair tends to hold more dust, pollen and other allergens.
Hypoallergenic dogs are those that do not have as much dander and oils that most breeds have which produce an allergic reaction. There is no dog that can be guaranteed to be 100% hypoallergenic for 100% of allergy sufferers. The Siberian Indian Dog and the Native American Indian Dog are considered hypoallergenic in that most people who have allergy problems find that the SID and NAID do not cause an allergic reaction. Anyone with allergy concerns should first try a hair sample and if fine with that, visit the dogs in person. That is really the best way to know if you can tolerate these dogs. If you have followed the links provided on our home page, you have read testimonials from people who could not own another dog, but have no allergy problems with the SID or NAID.
A: See the answer above.
A: Absolutely! A visit to see the dogs is the best way to test allergy reactions and to see what your puppy will be like. We do require an appointment though to make sure we are here to greet you.
A: Yes. These are very social dogs and they need to be able to interact with others or they can become lonely and/or get themselves into trouble because they are bored. The more you can expose them too (dog parks, other dogs, cats, children, babies, etc.) the better. The puppy stage is the best time to foster and support the qualities you want your puppy to have when he or she is an adult.
A: They need a moderate amount of exercise, but the most important thing to know is that they need it every day. Like any active working breed, they need to move and expend their energy. If not in constructive and fun ways with you as their guide, then possibly in annoying and destructive ways that many dogs enjoy (like getting into the trash, chewing up things that they shouldn't, etc.)