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Northern Inuit Dog Champions
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Pronunciation:
nawr-thern in-oo-it dawg
Breed Description:
The Northern Inuit Dog breed of dog is a large sized breed of dog that should be athletic and muscular and should have a robust build. They should be a dog that has an appearance of great stamina and they should be slightly longer than they are tall. The dog should never appear too massive but neither should it appear too delicate. The head of the Northern Inuit Dog should be wedge shaped with a long muzzle. The ears should be large and erect and should be carried high on the head. The tail should be set high but it should not curl over the back.
The coat of the Northern Inuit Dog should be have a thick double coat. The undercoat should be dense and short with a softer texture than the slightly longer top coat. There should be a definite ruff on the dog as well as a busy tail and breeches but the rest of the coat should be shorter and smooth. The coat can be found in white, black, sable or any shade of gray.
Temperament:
The Northern Inuit Dog breed of dog is considered to be an intelligent breed that is energetic and friendly. They are very loyal to their family and generally want to spend all of their time with them. In fact, the breed can be so devoted that they can often suffer from separation anxiety if left on their own for too long. The Northern Inuit Dog does very well with children but they are better suited to older children since they can be quite pushy when they are young. The breed is known for being very stubborn and are better suited to an experienced owner who give firm rules and training. The Northern Inuit Dog does well with other pets as long as they are properly socialized.
Height:
The average height for a Northern Inuit Dog is between 22 to 25 inches.
Weight:
There is no specific weight for the Northern Inuit Dog but they tend to be a large sized breed.
Health Problems:
The Northern Inuit Dog breed of dog is considered to be a healthy breed but they do suffer from a number of health problems including Hip Dysplasia, von Willebrand's Disease, Cherry Eye, Kidney Disease, and Gastric Torsion, which is also known as bloat.
Living Conditions:
The Northern Inuit Dog breed of dog is not recommended for an apartment. This is a breed that needs plenty of space and they should have a home with a large fenced yard. It is important to have a fence with this breed since they may wander off.
Exercise:
The Northern Inuit Dog breed of dog is a large sized breed that should receive a fair amount of exercise. They are very active so expect to give your Northern Inuit Dog about 60 minutes of exercise each day and make sure that you offer them a large amount of intellectual stimulation as well.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Northern Inuit Dog breed of dog is a very easy breed to groom and you should only expect to brush the coat about once per week, however, you will need to brush it two or three times a week during shedding periods. In addition, if you live in warmer climates, your grooming needs may increase up to 4 or 5 times a week. They do not need a bath on a regular basis and can go most of the year with only one or two. Ears should be cleaned on a regular basis and the nails should be clipped once or twice a month, but other than that, nothing more really needs to be done.
Origin:
The Northern Inuit Dog is considered to be a mixed breed but efforts have been made to have the breed made into a recognized breed. The breed was developed in the 1980's by crossing several breeds together with a number of mixed breed dogs of unknown origin. The breed believed to be put into the creation are the Siberian Husky, the German Shepherd Dog and the Alaskan Malamute. The breed was originally used for sled pulling and its hard working nature Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
