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Description

According to the history about the American Alsatian.

This breed of dog was developed using purebred Alaskan Malamutes, German Shepherds, English Mastiffs, Anatolian Shepherds, and Great Pyrenees. They have been bred to look like Dire Wolves and be big, and they are, as males must have a minimum height of 26 inches and be at least 90 pounds. (They are usually selected to be even larger than that). They have thick bones, long bodies, a huge head, and of course have a big dark muzzle with teeth that close in a scissor bite. Their ears are tall and erect, like those seen in wolves.

According to their breed standards they should have dark skin, coarse and thick undercoats, and pelts that make them look even more like a wolf—gold, silver sable, or timber wolf gray. Their feet should be large and heavy, their chests should be broad, and their necks should be muscular and powerful. An American Alsatian´s nose should always be black.

The character of the dog is an important part of the breed standard and has been an important part of the selection process. The dogs should be fearless but not hostile, aloof but not timid or shy. Breeders select for dogs that do not bark much, are calm and non-aggressive, have a low working drive, and are easy to train. Breeders also state that these dogs are so calm that they are not upset by fireworks and thunderstorms.

Description

According to the history about the American Alsatian.

This breed of dog was developed using purebred Alaskan Malamutes, German Shepherds, English Mastiffs, Anatolian Shepherds, and Great Pyrenees. They have been bred to look like Dire Wolves and be big, and they are, as males must have a minimum height of 26 inches and be at least 90 pounds. (They are usually selected to be even larger than that). They have thick bones, long bodies, a huge head, and of course have a big dark muzzle with teeth that close in a scissor bite. Their ears are tall and erect, like those seen in wolves.

According to their breed standards they should have dark skin, coarse and thick undercoats, and pelts that make them look even more like a wolf—gold, silver sable, or timber wolf gray. Their feet should be large and heavy, their chests should be broad, and their necks should be muscular and powerful. An American Alsatian´s nose should always be black.

The character of the dog is an important part of the breed standard and has been an important part of the selection process. The dogs should be fearless but not hostile, aloof but not timid or shy. Breeders select for dogs that do not bark much, are calm and non-aggressive, have a low working drive, and are easy to train. Breeders also state that these dogs are so calm that they are not upset by fireworks and thunderstorms.