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Greenland Dog
(Gronlandshunden) (Greenland Husky)
Grit, the Greenland Dog -
Courtesy of SLEDOG Alaskan Malamutes & Greenland Dogs in the UK.
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Pronunciation |
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Description |
The Greenland dog is similar
to the Canadian Eskimo Sleddog, but is not as heavy and slightly taller. They
have a thick stand-off outer coat and dense under wool, which allow them to
withstand constant outdoor living in the temperatures that can reach -50 to -75
degrees Fahrenheit. They have small triangular ears which rarely get frostbit.
The head is robust, broad and wedge shaped. The jaws are extremely powerful. It
has a large, bushy tail, which curls over the dogs back and protects the dogs
face while it is sleeping. The legs are well feathered and the toes are thickly
furred with large pads. |
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Temperament |
Aloof and very independent,
the Greenland Dog can be loving with an owner he bonds with. The breed
remains principally a working dog. They have the typical, Nordic, good, loyal
temperament, but when the dogs working in teams, they do not have
the opportunity to develop a relationship with one master. They are independent,
self-willing, rowdy and boisterous in their play. This dog is not content to
simply lay around the house all day long; the Greenland Dog needs to work or have some
kind of vigorous activity. In recent times it has become more popular in Norway
and Sweden as a hiking companion. This breed also lives with the Eskimos and
shares the hardship the Eskimos face. They pull sleds and help with the hunt
for bears and seals. They are usually friendly towards people and have no
guarding or protector instincts, but their hunting skills are very developed.
Training these dogs is very difficult and it takes a lot of firm, patient leadership to teach the dog the most necessary skills. This breed still retains
a lot of wolf instincts and character. Their alpha pack instinct is very strong.
An owner of a Greenland dog must be very dominant and able to show the dog he is
alpha. The dogs must accept the owner as the leader. This breed likes to roam.
Greenland Dogs are also seen in dog racing with sleds or wagons. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 22-25 inches (56-64 cm.)
Weight: 66-70 pounds (30-32 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Usually very healthy |
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Living Conditions |
The Greenland dog is not good for apartment
life. They need space, room to run and a job to do. This breed can live
outdoors. They can withstand cold temperatures and do not like the excessive
heat. |
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Exercise |
The Greenland dog is not a breed to
contently lay around your house. They need to be taken on a daily,
long brisk walk, and needs to have a job to
do. While out on the walk make sure the dog heels beside or behind the person holding the lead, never in front, as instinct tells a dog the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 13 years |
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Grooming |
Brush occasionally |
| Origin |
This
Spitz-type dog has existed throughout the Arctic regions since antiquity. The
ancestry of this breed can possibly be traced back to the dogs accompanying
people from Siberia well over 12,000 years ago. As these people developed into
Inuit of today, they may have used local wolves for father breeding. Greenland
Dogs are fairly rare. Most
people who acquire a Greenland Dog have imported them from Greenland or have
taken one home with from a visit there, or from friends who have been there.
Very few litters are born. |
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Northern |
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Recognition |
FCI, SPK, APRI, ACR, DRA |
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FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
SPK = Specialclub
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc. |
Otis, the Greenland Dog. Courtesy of SLEDOG Alaskan Malamutes & Greenland Dogs in the UK.
Photo Courtesy of Kennel Narsarsuaq's.
Courtesy of Kennel Polarna Legenda from Poland.
Courtesy of Kennel Polarna Legenda from Poland.
Courtesy of Kennel Polarna Legenda from Poland.
Greenland Dog Pictures 1
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Dog Breeds
Hunting Dogs
Understanding Dog Behavior
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