Introduction:
 
  The Nord Wachhund is a smaller sized guardian breed developed in America’s north woods. Influence to this breed is developed from cattle dogs, collies, shepherds for drive and brains, Staffordshire terrier , American bully for strength and temperament, and whippet for endurance and speed. This is a working breed designed to be a lighter smaller sized dog compared to the usual working breeds. This dog is extremely healthy and intelligent. They are active, loyal and typically one person dogs. These dogs adapt to the family but usually look to one person for direction. These are not typically children dogs do to a snippy nature and serious attitude for work but they are absolutely devoted to protecting the family. This dog is developed for size and intelligence, this is a dog you can easily repel or carry when working.

Temperment  and personility:

  Nord Wachhunds “Nords” Are highly intelligent dogs with a serious focused expression. They are active and have endurance for any work that they are put into. They are always focused on the person giving instructions and you can see them think. With Nords being designed with work in mind they can do problem solving and figure different situations out. These dogs will die for you and do anything they are taught. They are talented guardians and athletic always needing something to do. If this dog is left without a job they can become destructive with boredom. They are not great with children do to a mouthy nature but supervised can be excellent family protection.

Apearance:

  The Nord Wachhund should have an athletic appearence with straight legs and deep chest. This dog is designed to move deep chest-ed with good lungs, well proportioned head. The dog should have a long strong back the follows a slope to the hindquarters. the tail is set low following the slope of the back. tail is long and hooked if left natural but preferred docked for working.  The face should have moderate stop and medium muzzle with scissor bite. nose is always black with black lips. eyes are small almond shaped dark colored with black eyelids. the ears are high set and erect rose bud ears acceptable but not preferred for natural. ears can be cropped. legs are straight with small paws. Coat is smooth short or medium length never long . The coat should have a satin smooth feel shiny and healthy with feathering on the hindquarters. acceptable colors are black and tan  with small amounts of white. white patches that expand past toes muzzle or chest unacceptable. Other colors are anything solid with small white patches or broken color which is two colors. Unacceptable colors are brindle, tri color, blue, blue eyes, pink flesh around mouth nose eyes.

Size:
  Nords are a medium size dog 17“- 22“ at the withers and 35lbs-50lbs. This dog should be sized to where it can complete most work but yet be easy to handle and lift.

Movement:

  Nords are athletic and should move as an athlete. They have endurance and energy so the dog should be able to carry itself effortlessly. The dog has a floating trotting gait that can be maintained for long distances. the animal moves straight and in a sprint bounds quickly and clean with high rate of speed and power. with the dogs slopping back and hindquarters it is able the have great springing power from the hindquarters and can jump easily three times it’s height.

Breed application:

  The Nord Wachhund is an all around work dog but it’s focused talents are with schutzhund and protection. pound for pound this smaller dog is strong and fast. They are brave and willing to please able to enter dangerous areas for searching. These dogs make excellent service animals and can do farm work having a high drive.