The BEST thing for that dog is to go back to the breeder and then on to a WORKING home.
They are NOT "chicken guardians"
They are meant for real livestock
"dig about 6 inches deep and fill with sand
deep litter method"
Sand has nothing at all to do with "Deep Litter"
That's done with shavings or other organic material
I wouldn't get one as a pet.
They need lots of room, and tend to shed a LOT
They should be OUTDOOR working LIVESTOCK dogs
"but I worry since we live in town in a smaller house on 2/3 of an acre. And our yard is not fenced in...