In our following and detailed breed portrait fine to the far north of Europe – to Greenland.
Here is the one of the same name Greenland Dogalso Greenland dog called home. This breed is not well known in this country.
One of the reasons why we now present this fur nose with all information about health, attitude, care and education.
Greenland Dog Wanted Poster
Size Male: 58 to 68 cm, female: 51 to 61 cmWeightMale: 30 to 32 kg, female: 30 to 32 kgColorsBlack, Gray, White, Spotted WhiteLife expectancy10 to 13 yearsOriginGreenland (patronage of Denmark)character/temperamentfearless, brave, courageous, loyal, independent, friendly, energetic, impetuousFCI groupGroup 5: Spitz and archetypal dogs, Section 1: Nordic sled dogs, with working test.
Look
What is that coming towards you? A wolf? A spitz? A husky? None of these three four-legged friendsbut a Greenland Dog.
Granted – at first glance and depending on the colors of the fur it could very well be a wolf.
The proud dog with compact and muscular body is definitely one stately and impressive appearance.
It is carried elegant body from long, strong and at the same time slim legs. The ears carried upright are triangular with an easy rounded tip.
The long and feathery tail should the Greenland Dog ideally slightly curled on the back carry. Which doesn’t mean they not even hanging loosely.
Coat, coat texture & coat colors
The Greenland Dog’s coat is made of two different types of fur. On the one hand from one coarse and dense top coaton the other hand from one soft-dense undercoat.
This coat texture and composition means that the Fur nose perfectly protected from cold, wind and moisture is.
The breed standard allows the Greenland Dog four different colors of fur: Black, Gray, White and Spotted White.
Eye Shape & Eye Color
The oval eyes of the Greenland Dog are slightly inclined and have one alert expression.
The eye color is mostly dark browncan but also lighter depending on the fur stand out.
Height Weight
With a Shoulder height from 58 to 68 centimeters/males respectively 51 to 61 centimeters/bitches the Greenland dog is one of them large dog breeds.
The applicable breed standard provides that that ideal weight of males and females between 30 and 32 kilograms should lie.
History & Origin of the Greenland Dog
The Greenland Dog is coming from Greenland. So far no surprise when you look at the name of the breed looks at
More surprising might be that the dog strictly speaking a Danish breed is. Then Greenland belongs politically to Denmark.
In fact, this fur nose is one of the oldest dog breeds in the world. And so should the Greenland Dog accompanied the Inuit more than 1,000 years ago have.
He not only acted as a sled dog. Also as hunting dog he was used and became including seals and polar bears scheduled.
The FCI recognized the now world-wide popular and appreciated Greenland dog in 1967 as a distinct breed.
Nature & Character of the Greenland Dog
Have you lost your heart to a Greenland Dog? Then you can be sure that one Fur nose with a special character and nature moves in with you.
Hardly any other dog is so fearless, courageous and brave like the Greenland Dog and always manages to do it Smile to reveal.
Be there too strong hunting instinct frequently revealed – not to mention his high energy level and his almost tireless urge to move.
In addition, the Greenland Dog an impetuous dogwho made you out loud Throwing the joy of seeing each other overboard once in a while can.
When it comes to training and keeping, this beautiful fur nose presents itself very independent – and is the happiestIf you play and live with conspecifics can.
attitude & upbringing
Regardless of whether small, medium or largeif calm, playful or with an exuberant temperament fitted – Every dog has demands when it comes to keeping and training.
what in attitude & upbringing you will now find out about the Greenland dog.
attitude
Big dogs need a lot of space So does the Greenland dog. One We recommend housing you for this breed therefore not.
It’s much better if he’s in with you a house – preferably with a garden – can move in. Because as a sled dog, there’s one thing he loves almost more than lots of space.
The great outdoors – and has it in In the winter it snowed heavilyis your Greenland Dog is indeed a Happy Dog. 😊
Please note that a Keeping the Greenland Dog individually is possible, but not a good idea.
This breed would like to live as part of a canine pack. Better then, you let two of the Nordic beauties move in with you.
Good to know
For the independent dogbeing left alone poses only a minor problem However, you should leave the puppy alone practice to be safe.
Upbringing
The Greenland Dog as beginner dog? Unfortunately that is rather not the case.
Because the education of the sled dog requires a certain amount of knowledge, skill, tact and consistency.
Why it is like that? The Greenland Dog is a pack animal, he therefore needs someone to play the role of pack leader occupies, viz you.
But the dog notices that you are unsurehe smells that in a matter of seconds.
As a result, he will not only you, but also your orders and commands question and no longer follow.
Likewise, the Greenland Dog needs in its education a person with empathy and a high level of empathy.
Do you dare the education despite sufficient dog experience not alone to? Then visit with him a puppy or dog school.
Your four-legged friend can relax here exchange and frolic with conspecifics. And that in turn contributes to a species-appropriate socialization at.
Health & Care
Two greenlandic Inuit sledding dogs standing on alert in the snow, Sisimiut, Greenland
May the Greenland Dog have a robust Health enjoy without diseases? And the furry nose needs a lot Care? Let’s take a closer look at these points.
Grooming & General Grooming
As a rule, the coat of the Greenland dog very easy to care for and durable. So this should be enough to brush through every now and then.
This is only necessary if your Greenland Dog take some dirt home with you has brought.
Wait for the dirt has driedthen the brush to use come.
The undercoat you should with one comb with a wide-toothed comb. Here applies that the race loses quite a bit of hair all year round.
Good to know
Dog care includes regular deworming and a comprehensive parasite prophylaxis. these can protect against diseases and parasites.
Health
When the Greenland Dog was in the Breeding always made sure that the characteristics of the dog before the optics stand to breed healthy specimens.
This also means that the health is given a higher priority than, for example, the perfect rod or particularly cuddly fur.
The Greenland Dog rejoices therefore robust health. Diseases that can cause problems are not present.
But yes some dispositionswhich should not cause any problems with, among other things, a species-appropriate diet.
These include an increased risk for the Hip dysplasia/HD as well as an increased risk of life-threatening gastric torsion. That’s the size of the dog owed.
Also is the Greenland Dog very sensitive to heat due to its origin. Going for a walk in the summer heat is therefore a really bad idea for the furry friend.
Good to know
Once a year you should have your examine your four-legged roommate by the vet permit. If necessary, the required vaccinations refreshed become.
Life expectancy
One species-appropriate attitudeone species-appropriate nutrition as well as one sound Health can help make the Greenland Dog a Life expectancy of 10 to 13 years has.
Is the Greenland Dog right for me?
Of course you want to know whether the Greenland Dog is the right roommate for you is.
See if you tick the following statements can. If so, is that Grønlandhund might be the perfect fur nose to you. 😊
You can live with a dog whose needs you adapt can and also are willing to do this.
- You are looking for one sporty and active dogthe loves winter sports.
- You want a dog that independent and yet faithful and loyal is.
- You are looking for a dog than Playmates for your first dog.
Not the right fur nose is the Greenland Dog if you no dog experience yet have. Also as exclusive family dog is he not the right breed to you.
Fun facts about the Greenland dog
No breed portrait without concluding fun facts about the presented fur nose. Here are a few more exciting facts about the Greenland Dog.
Greenland Dog puppies from a reputable breeder cost around €1,000in certain circumstances also more.
The Greenland Dog is one of a total of 4 sled dog breeds. The other 3 are the Siberian huskythe Alaskan Malamute and the Samoyed.
Greenland dogs were those faithful companion of Roald Amundsenwho went on voyages of discovery to Antarctica and the Arctic with them.
The Ancestors of the Greenland Dog came probably as early as 4,000 to 5,000 years ago to Greenland.
The Greenland Dog still feels too at temperatures as low as -59 degrees Celsius. Brrrr!
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