Greenland Dog

This ancient working breed is descended from Siberian dogs that were crossed with wolves some 12000 years ago and is closely related to other Arctic sled-dogs, like the Alaskan Malamute, Alaskan Husky and the Siberian Husky. It is believed that the Greenland Dog remained the same for almost 4000 years. Quite rare today, the Greenland Husky is still popular as a sled-pulling dog and hiking companion in Scandinavia. On top of being a superb draft dog, this is also a good hunting breed, used to hunt seals and bears. The Greenlander is more common as a working dog than an urban companion. Intelligent, intuitive and independent, it needs early socialization and training, but a well-behaved Greenland Dog makes a good family pet. Working specimens usually get along with other dogs, but when kept as a solitary watchdog, the Greenland Husky can be somewhat unfriendly. Strong, muscular and rugged, this is an athletic and resilient breed.

The coat is thick and weatherproof, coming in all colours, excluding solid white for the Show, but many white-coated working specimens exist. Average height is around 25 inches.