Northern Inuit Dog

Northern Inuit Dog – a gentle and faithful friend with a wolf in guise. Despite the expressive appearance, Inuit’s pedigree there is no wolf at all. Northern Inuit is not recognized by Kennel Club, but members clubs of northern Inuit dogs in different countries hope this will happen very soon.

Content

• 1. The origin of the breed
• 2. Description of the breed Northern Inuit Dog
  • 2.1. Coat and possible colors
• 3. Character and disposition
• 4. Training and education
• 5. Care and health
• 6. Diseases of the breed
• 7. Feeding
• 8. Keeping a dog
• 9. The photo-northern Inuit dog
• 10. Cost of a puppy

Origin of breed

Northern Inuit – another attempt to bring a wolf dog good looks, stamina and unpretentiousness, but with a friendly, complaisant character suitable for a companion dog. The origin of the breed is not exactly known. There are several versions each of which has a right to exist.

According to the first version, Inuit are the indigenous people of Canada, bred working dogs – hardy, unpretentious in care and well adapted to the climatic conditions of the north America’s like wild wolves. But they had to have a character, allowing you to coexist peacefully with other pets and to be obedient to man.

Inuit brought wild wolves with native dogs. However this the theory of the origin of the northern Inuit dog is unlikely so as according to genetic studies conducted by British by dog handlers, they have no wolf genes.

In fact, the breed was bred by British dog handlers under the guidance of renowned English breeder Eddie Harrison. For breeding we used dogs as close as possible to appearance to the wolf, but not aggressive, well trained and quite “cultural.” They were German shepherds, Siberian husky and Alaskan Malamutes. Northern dogs participated in the creation of the breed Inuit with an unspecified pedigree.

Description of the breed Northern Inuit Dog

The height of the Inuit dog is 59-76 cm. Weight – 25-50 kg. That the breed is not yet recognized world cynological communities does not allow talking about breed standard, but the main characteristics are formulated quite enough:

1. The skull is wedge-shaped. Muzzle softly tapering to the tip of the nose, longer and narrower than that of a husky and malamute. The length of the cranial part and muzzle are equal. Stop expressed. Lobe developed nose with open nostrils. Color is black, but allowed a non-pigmented mirror in dogs with a light color.
2. Jaws are powerful, teeth are white, full tooth formula. Bite scissor-shaped. Lips are dry, covering their teeth completely, with small “brylyami” painted in black.
3. Oval eyes, medium size, outside corner raised. The color of the iris is yellow, tan, amber or blue.
4. Ears are set low, erect, rather big ones. The shape of the auricle is a triangle wide at the base. At puppies ear rises completely by 12 months.
5. The neck is muscular, rather long, conical. Smoothly goes into the line of the back.
6. The back is straight (slight deflection allowed), muscular, strong. Withers pronounced. The loin is strong, short and wide. The croup is short, wide, somewhat sloping.
7. The body is dense, with well-developed muscles, but quite flexible. It is elongated, proportion to height length are respectively 10: 9. The ribs are long, somewhat “squeezed” from the sides, which allows the elbows to move freely. The pear-shaped chest, with developed muscles, is deep. Stomach picked up, but without detonation.
8. Extremities with strong but not massive boned, straight, located in parallel, with developed muscles. Oval-shaped paw with elongated arched fingers, durable hard pads and strong claws of black or dark gray colors. There can be 5 fingers on the hind legs.
9. The tail is straight, high set, continues line of the back. It reaches the hock length. At excited and in motion can rise, acquiring a saber form. Twisted in a half-ring or bagel lying on back.

Coat and possible colors

Inuit wool is double, it protects well from frost, wind, moisture. It is coarse to the touch, with straight skeleton hair. The undercoat is dense, well developed. Wool Length – Medium the whole body is the same length, only on the neck, limbs and tail it is slightly longer.

The most popular wolf dogs окраса, ноallowed:

• pure white;
• solid black;
• sable – from peach to gray;
• black and gray;
• gray-red;
• black with tan;
• tan with cheprak.

The color transition is smooth. Spots are not allowed. Until recently a wolf mask was mandatory, but today dogs without characteristic masks are also recognized by experts as purebred.

Character and temper

By nature, northern Inuit dogs are non-aggressive, funny, outgoing. They get along well with children, but do not leave dog alone with the baby. Active, agile and fast dog can overturn a child in the excitement of the game.

Inuit is very affectionate. He wants to be with him all the time. his “flock”. If the dog is isolated from the family for a long time, then she has a mood change, anxiety. Such behavioral disorder develops in an Inuit dog not only with complete, but also with a temporary absence of owners. Therefore man forced to go on business trips or travel, not worth it make such a friend.

The dog of this breed is very sociable and reacts to others as on old friends. Only if the dog has been trained, he can be a good watchman. Despite the peace and good-natured character, Inuit are very proud, somewhat stubborn, seek to occupy the top of the hierarchical ladder. If the owner does not can immediately demonstrate his authority, then the dog will become “leader of the pack.”

This character trait is also manifested in communication with representatives fauna. The dog gets along well with both dogs and other pets, but he always tries to become the main thing. Therefore, some owners of dogs of this rare breed do not recommend bring them to families with small children and pets.

Those who decided to get a dog with such an ambiguous character, for the most part speak of an Inuit dog as true a loyal, intelligent, and delicate companion. Dogs Abroad used in dog therapy in hospices, nursing homes and hospitals.

It is difficult to accurately describe the nature of Inuit. Since the dog is a young hybrid of several breeds of “wolfops”, it’s difficult to predict what traits of their character will appear in a particular the individual.

Training and education

The mind of the northern Inuit dog is above average. These dogs are capable quickly learn, memorize and master a large number of teams, and the desire to receive praise from a beloved host is the main learning incentive. But the process of training and educating Inuit can not be called simple.

This dog does not tolerate pressure, violence and rudeness. Besides, wanting to take a leading position, the dog can resist or ignore commands. Only a person with a strong character, patient and consistent can achieve from Inuit cooperation.

The owner who has established psychological contact with his pet, can not only teach him the basic teams, but also master circus tricks. Specially trained Inuit dogs serve to search for drugs, search and save the missing people, are good guide dogs. Dogs, however, do not tolerate monotony in learning. Inquiring mind and a high degree of activity requires ingenuity and diversity.

It’s best to train your dog at a dog training club where The dog’s behavior will be constantly monitored professionally. It is also a great way to socialize a dog. Inuit are good athletes, they try to gain recognition in competitions, requiring agility, speed, stamina and quick wits.

A dog with a strong and wayward character requires an early socialization, continuous education, and then the owner will receive faithful and loving friend. For beginner, inexperienced dog breeders, this the breed may not fit. They should choose a more “obedient” a dog.

Care and Health

Thick with a dense undercoat coat of a northern Inuit dog requires care. The dog molts abundantly, but quickly, twice a year. IN This period of the dog needs to be combed out daily. The rest of the time it is enough to comb the hair 1-2 times a week and bathe the dog for as necessary.

For the prevention of ENT diseases, you need to inspect and clean your ears. and the eyes of a dog. Claws are cut once every 2-3 weeks, especially if the dog contained in a house or apartment and does not have regular facilities Naturally grind claws on a hard surface. Need periodically to cut the hair between the fingers of the dog, especially in snowy or dirty season.

Pet teeth require care. They need to be cleaned regularly, and elderly dog remove tartar. Professional Services These dogs do not need a grummer.

Dogs are very active, and to maintain good health and physical fitness you need to give them the opportunity to walk a lot and provide intense physical activity. Ideally, the dog is walking twice a day for an hour.

They also need stimulation of mental abilities, therefore, in addition to walking, they need interesting activities. North Inuit dog enjoys outdoor activities the hosts, plays flayball, runs. Dogs are not afraid of water and with pleasure to swim.

Inuit has a sharp sense of smell and a hunting instinct. An “interesting” smell can make a dog run away even because of reliable fence. Therefore, you should not let the dog go while walking with a leash, especially in the city.

Breeders pay attention to owners of puppies of an Inuit dog, that during the formation of the skeletal system should not be given to the animal intense load, you need to spare the joints – do not let the dog to jump from elevations (sofas, chairs).

Breed diseases

In dogs, the creation of which involved indigenous “mutts” and thoroughbred dogs, it’s very difficult to pinpoint diseases, characteristic of this breed. Since the livestock of these dogs not numerous, then there are no official disease statistics. TO most common pathologies of Inuit dogs relate:

• hip dysplasia;
• dislocation of the elbow joint;
• glaucoma;
• epilepsy;
• Addison’s disease;
• degenerative
• chondrodysplasia;
• cancer.

Dogs with chondrodysplasia are difficult to detect before the age of 6 weeks even to an experienced veterinarian without radiography. Pass “spoiled” the gene can seemingly perfectly normal parents.

Puppies obtained from foreign kennels have not only vaccination card, but also x-rays, confirming the absence of signs of chondrodysplasia and dysplasia joints.

Feeding

Northern Inuit dog is growing fast and needs the right a balanced diet rich in vitamins, minerals, providing energy to this active animal. However, in dogs of this breeds often show allergic reactions to certain species dry food or components of a natural diet.

In the diet of the dog should be fresh meat, preferably with cartilage and veins that contribute to the normal growth and strengthening of teeth, providing joints and bones with “building material”. With meat birds should be careful, as it can cause allergies in dogs.

Also, cereals (rice, buckwheat, corn), dairy products, vegetables. Serving is calculated in depending on the age and activity of the dog. Inuit have a wolf appetite that with low physical activity and in the elderly age can lead to obesity.

For example, experienced breeders recommend the following ration aging dogs:

• proteins – 14-21%;
• жиры – <10%;
• клетчатка – < 4%;
• calcium – 0.5-0.8%;
• phosphorus – 0.4-0.7%;
• sodium – 0.2-0.4%.

Breeders are advised to feed dogs natural food in order to control her quality. Adult dog, depending on weight body, should receive a serving, weighing:

• 25 kg – 332-445 g;
• 36 kg – 352-463 g;
• 38 kg – 381-501 g;
• 50 kg – 402 – 521 g.

When feeding dry food, you should choose the highest brand qualities, since the northern Inuit dog is sensitive stomach and a tendency to food allergies.

Dog keeping

Northern Inuit dog is not very suitable for keeping in apartment, since, in addition to a rather large size and plentiful molting, it can cause disturbance to its noisy neighbors behavior – dogs alone howl loudly. If still the owner decided to have a dog in the apartment, he must provide:

• sleeper away from drafts heavy traffic and noise, since, having a delicate hearing, Inuit very sensitive to loud sounds;
• a variety of toys that a dog can safe to gnaw;
• bowls for feed and water made from natural materials or hypoallergenic.

Dogs living in the apartment should walk a lot and play on specially equipped sites. With a double waterproof coat, the dog tolerates cold well. However, when he must have a shelter that protects against heat, sunshine and rain.

If the dog lives in a private house, then there should be a spacious back yard with a reliable high railing. Inuit love to dig holes spoiling flowerbeds and undermining under the fence.

Photo Northern Inuit Dog

Puppy cost

Due to the fact that the breed in our country is little known and no breeding kennels of the northern Inuit dog, puppies are expensive. The puppy’s price ranges from 3,500 to 5,000 dollars. When transporting from abroad, this amount increases to 6500 dollars.

On UK sites, a puppy with documents and vaccinations tested on genetic pathologies, costs from 500 pounds. Those wishing to purchase a puppy must enroll in waiting list.

The increasing popularity of the northern Inuit dog has spawned a wave of offers from unscrupulous breeders and just cheaters selling undocumented dogs, veterinary surveys. Therefore, you should be careful before make sure the seller is reliable by purchase.

On one of the foreign sites information “flashed” that January, the northern Inuit dog was recognized as the largest Kennel Club community of Great Britain – Kennel Club.

Northern Inuit is a great choice for active people leading moving lifestyle and having a strong character. Despite wolfish appearance, this is an excellent companion, faithful companion and wonderful friend.