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| Breed Group : | Sporting |
| Weight : | male: 25-50 lbs ( 11 - 22 kg ) ; female : 25-50 lbs ( 11 - 22 kg ) |
Height :
| male: 15-25 inches ( 38-63.5 centimeters ); female: 15-25 inches (38-63.5 centimeters ) |
| Breed Overview Information : | The McNab originated in the United States. It was developed by Alexander McNab, a Scotsman. This breed is mostly bought or used for its helpfulness in hunting wild animals, not for its looks. It is an excellent hunting companion because it is cat-footed which makes it very fast. It is very loyal to its owner and very easy to teach. It is very protective of its owner and its owner’s family and property. Like other dog breeds, it is ready to bark or bite or do whatever is necessary to protect its owner. It cannot tolerate strangers and other animals so it has to be trained as a puppy how to socialize. |
| Breed Character Information : | The McNab is a very hardworking breed. It does not usually serve as a family pet; instead, it is used as a hunting companion. It tends to develop a strong attachment to its owner or to one person. They are very wary of strangers and other animals and highly protective of their owners. However, they can socialize well with people and other animals that they have met as a puppy. |
| Breed Coat Information : | The McNab’s short and smooth coat may be red or black with white markings. Its coat is easy to take care of, brushing regularly will do. |
| Breed Temperament Information : | As mentioned above, the McNab is very protective of its owner and its owner’s property. It will do whatever is necessary to ward off perceived threats. It goes along well with people and other animals that it has been raised with as a puppy. McNabs develop a loyalty to one person only, usually its owner. Unlike other dog breeds, the McNab has to have a job to do. It loves to exercise and run freely in an open space. |
| Breed Ownership Information : | McNab’s are not bred for its appearance. They are mostly bred for the excellent help it provides in hunting. Before buying a McNab, read on McNab dog breed information’s which can help you understand the McNab’s personality. Make sure that you have a wide open area or a lawn since the McNab is not suited for cramped spaces. |
| Breed Activity Information : | Since the McNabs are a hardworking breed, they dislike being idle. The McNabs do best when they have a job to do. They must be taken on a daily exercise. They should also be allowed to run freely in an open space. Allowing them to become idle will only result to behavioral problems. |
| Breed Care Information : | The McNab is a generally healthy breed. It does not suffer from any known hereditary disease which makes it very easy to take care of. It only needs to be given a bath when necessary. Its coat should be brushed regularly so as to remove loose hair. |
| Breed Training Information : | The McNab as a puppy should already be given sufficient time to socialize with people and other animals so as to lessen its aggression. It does not respond well to heavy handed training methods. Giving prizes and praises to the McNab for good behavior will make it easier to teach. |
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