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American Alsatian
dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Moyen
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Moyen
The American Alsatian Shepalute is a dog breed that appeared in 1988 in the United States and resulted from various crosses.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
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Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
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Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — a balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Average lifespan: 11 to 14 years, depending on maintenance and diet.
- 3Moderate activity level — 30 to 60 minutes of activity per day are sufficient.
- 4Moderate maintenance — weekly brushing is sufficient.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the American Alsatian
Our selection
Dry food suited to the American Alsatian
Origins & history
A story told
This dog breed is the result of crosses between Alaskan Malamute, German Shepherd, Great Pyrenees (standard size), Anatolian Shepherd and Mastiff. The first generation of American Alsatian was recognized in 1988 in the United States by the National American Alsatian Club, after twenty years of selection in breeding. The goal was to recreate a dog that resembles the canis dirus ("dire wolf"), having specific characteristics, similar to the canis dirus.
Character
Daily temperament
This dog is used solely as a companion dog, but it can be dissuasive because of its muscular and powerful appearance. It is also an animal used as a therapy dog. This dog is loyal, tolerant toward family, children and other animals. It is suspicious while maintaining distance from strangers. This translates to a distancing from the stranger, without being aggressive or fearful. Intelligent and attentive, it is calm as long as it can get enough exercise.
Chapter 2
Daily life
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What human age for a american alsatian ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Health
Health watch
It is not uncommon for individuals of this breed to live 13 to 14 years. It does not require more exercise than the German Shepherd. It is a rather slow dog; a daily walk in parks may be sufficient for it. It prefers to work in calm conditions, notably as a therapy dog. It does not need much space, but does not tolerate extreme heat. It can adapt to many environments.
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In a hot environment, remember to give water to the dogs, offering them shaded corners where they can cool down to shelter from the sun. Their coat consists of a double layer of hair.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a american alsatian ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about American Alsatian
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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