Greenland dogs: breed characteristics and content

Northern sled dogs have some similarities with Huskies. Greenlandshund is a rare and rather ancient breed. According to dog breeders, blood is flowing in the veins of this animal, which is mixed with the wolf.

The Greenland sled dog is a representative of the sled breed, its ancestor is a wild wolf that is crossed with an Eskimo dog. This theory can be confirmed by observing the behavior of an animal that resembles a participant in a wolf pack. The exact theory of the origin of Greenland is not established, however, it is known that they were led out to create a breed capable of transporting sledges and hunting bears.

Greenlandshund is a large and beautiful animal, which has a powerful body composition, well-developed muscles. His height at withers is 0.62 meters, body weight - 33 kilograms. This pet is a real long-liver; its life expectancy is approximately 15 years.

External characteristics of the Greenland sled dog according to the standard.

• The body is short, its height to length is proportional, like 10: 1.
• The head is characterized by a wide and prominent skull, the foot is sharp. The shape of the muzzle is wedge-shaped, on the nose there is a large lobe with ashen or brown color. In winter, the lobe becomes colorless.
• The lips of the animal are thin, tight, have a light color.
• The pet's jaws are well developed, scissors bite.
• Planting eyes slightly oblique, they usually have a dark color. There are cases when the iris is painted in a color identical to the colors of the dog's fur. The eyes are clear, shining, they are characterized by a cheerful and friendly expression.
• Auricles have medium size, standing shape and slight rounding at the end.
• The neck is short with well developed muscles.
• The body of the pet is characterized by compactness and a slight inclination, a straight back, a wide loin, and a deep chest.
• The tail has a wide base, it is folded over its back and is abundantly covered with wool.
• Legs are straight, muscular. Thighs inherent strength, and wrists - flexibility. The rounded paws have strong pads.
• Greenland movements are fast and harmonious.
• The animal's coat has the appearance of a thick fur coat, it has a dense structure and a well-developed undercoat. The coat is thicker on the body.
• The color of the coat of the Greenland sled dog can be different. Unacceptable animal is an albino.

The disadvantages of Greenland can be attributed to the complexity of the content in apartment conditions, as well as the need for constant walking and space.

The Greenland sled dog is an independent animal that loves freedom. Pet likes group work. The main features of the northern nature of the pet can be called loyalty, endurance, reliability, dedication. The bowler’s dog of the Greenland has a well-developed hunter instinct, so the inhabitants of the northern countries use this dog during a hunt. A good guard from the representative of this breed will not work.

Greenlandshund responds affably to strangers, he has no desire to defend his territory. Vividly pronounced are the working abilities of this dog. It is not recommended to start this pet as a “sofa” pet.The Greenlander always wants to benefit people, so it is difficult to teach him to lie on the rug for a day. The master is worth regularly physically load your pet.

Balance prevails in the nature of northern puppies, this contact and non-aggressive animal can run and play active games for a long time. The dog has a tendency to vagrancy, as it has wild roots. For this reason the animal should not be deprived of attention, it is worth training and developing. Since this pet in adulthood prefers to dominate, the owner needs to show his primacy.

Representatives of this breed prefer to communicate with sounds, so they may grumble loudly, bark or whine, showing their emotions.

As a pet indoor dog north is not suitable. The representative of this breed is a working animal, which can not be idle, a sled dog, which has a lot of energy that you constantly need to send somewhere. She feels great in harness with her relatives, moving in order to carry the load over a long distance.

Greenlandhund plant is worth people who live in a private country house. A pet needs a lot of space so that it can run enough. The dog can live in outdoor conditions at a frosty temperature.

The caloric value of the ration of the northern pet is influenced by the amount of physical activity imposed on it, as well as the habitat. In winter, the dog should be fed more nutritious foods than in the warm season. An adult should eat twice a day, and a puppy - 3-6, depending on age. You should not give Greenlandshund a large portion, it should be fed often, but little by little.

The basis of the diet of the animal should be protein. If a dog eats a lot of carbohydrates, then it negatively affects his health. The Greenland dog needs to be given a lot of meat and offal. Representatives of this breed can be given fatty foods. Also it is necessary to introduce vitamins and minerals into the pet's diet.

Eating is a great benefit to the northern dog. chicken necks, paws, cartilage, as they have a large amount of zinc, calcium, iron, phosphorus. Several times a week, the animal can be treated to sea fish.

Care for the Greenland dog will help Pukhokerka, with which you can comb the wool that fell during the autumn or spring molting. All the rest of the time, the animal needs simple care.

• Scratching once every 7 days, this procedure will prevent the appearance of mats.
• Infrequent bathing, which is required only if the dog becomes very dirty. If the animal is washed frequently, it can damage the fatty layer of the skin, which protects the body from hypothermia.

Often, bowhead dogs suffer from hip dysplasia. When a puppy grows up, it is worth protecting it from self-descending stairs, long-distance running, jumping or any other traumatic activities. Also, representatives of this breed often manifest torsion of the stomach. To prevent ailment the dog should be fed exclusively after physical exertion.

The pet's eyes require regular inspection, if clouding of the crystal was noticed, then the pet should be taken to the vet. Since the Greenlander tolerates cold normally, he rarely suffers from colds.

Like any other dog, Greenland is worth bringing up and training from an early age.Puppies are easier to teach to obey, unlike adult representatives.

When training a Greenland dog, you should follow these rules.

• Gain credibility. If the dog does not see the leader in the host, he will not carry out his commands.
• To achieve mutual understanding.
• Eliminate humiliation and physical punishment. When rearing a northern dog, be patient and treats to encourage its achievements.

The ideal option for training representatives of this breed will be the presence in the house of a senior relative, after which the puppy will repeat. It is better for a beginner to give a dog for training to a professional, as in raising a dog, skills and willpower are required.

The Greenland dog is referred to as active and mobile animals, it is popular with hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, as well as people practicing dog sledding. This animal loves the team. You should not shout and beat him at the Greenlandshund. If you have patience, you can grow a great hunter and companion out of a puppy of a northern dog.

See all about the bowhead sled dog in the presented video.