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A McNab dog.
McNab
Quick Facts
- Weight: 25 – 50 pounds
- Height: 15 – 25 inches
The Look of a McNab
The McNab is an athletic, small or medium-sized dog with a short, black coat that usually has white markings on the muzzle, chest, feet and tip of the tail. Its distinctive, triangular ears are either pricked or flop over. Its tail can be naturally bobbed or long. The McNab is also distinguished by its cat-like feet.
Traits
- Agile
- Fast
- Calm
- Protective
- Great work ethic
- Friendly
Ideal Human Companion
- Farmers & ranchers
- Active singles
- Outdoorsy types
- Families
What They Are Like to Live With
Warm and even-tempered, the McNab differs from other herding breeds that might act a little skittish sometimes. It is a friendly and tolerant member of any household, getting along with everyone in the family, including children and other pets.
The McNab is not only hardworking and dependable, it’s also very protective. With attuned senses and a keen intelligence, it has a watchful but restrained way when meeting strangers. Overall, the McNab is a handy helper with a heart of gold.
Things You Should Know
The McNab can live as long as 15 years with relatively few genetic health issues. Grooming does not take too much work: Just brush the McNab’s coat regularly and bathe when necessary.
Probably not the best apartment dog, the McNab was bred to run, roam and work. If you don’t happen to live in a wide-open space, take the McNab for long walks every day. They also appreciate having a protected field—with a lake or river, if possible—to run around in.
McNab History
It is said that Alexander McNab, a rancher who relocated to California from Scotland in the mid-19th century, developed the McNab by crossing his Scottish-born Border Collie with various shepherd dogs. They were, and always have been, exemplary herders.
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