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Tamaskan Dog Champions
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Pronunciation:
tam-uhsk-uhn dawg
Breed Description:
The Tamaskan Dog breed of dog is a large size breed of dog that should be slightly longer than they are tall and should have an athletic build without appearing overly course or too lean. In fact, the overall look of the Tamaskan Dog is very wolf like. They should have a wedge shaped head with small, triangular shaped ears that are erect and carried high on the head. The tail should be long and carried low and the top line of the dog should be level.
The coat of the Tamaskan Dog should be thick and cover the dog completely. It should be close to the body and should be straight without any curl or wave to the coat. There should be a small ruff around the neck and shoulders and the tail should be thick, although it should never be feathered. The Tamaskan Dog should have an abundant undercoat. The coat can be found in wolf-like colors including red with a black overlay, wolf grey, and grey with a black overlay.
Temperament:
The Tamaskan Dog breed of dog is an intelligent breed that is known for their independence and their hardworking nature. While they do have an independent nature, the Tamaskan Dog is actually very easy to train and is not usually considered to be stubborn. In fact, they often take to training very quickly and truly shine when they have a job to do, whether it is in dog sledding or agility. The breed is usually very gentle and thrives when they can be with their owners. They do well with children and usually do well with other dogs. The breed can get bored very easily and they are also prone to wandering so it is important for them to have plenty to do and a secure area in which to do it.
Height:
The average height for a Tamaskan Dog is between 24 to 27 inches for a female and 25 to 28 inches for a male.
Weight:
The average weight for a Tamaskan Dog is between 50 to 84 pounds for a female and 66 to 99 pounds for a male.
Health Problems:
The Tamaskan Dog breed of dog is considered to be a very hardy breed of dog, however, there are a few health concerns that owners should be aware of including hip dysplasia, cryptorchidism, epilepsy and allergies. It is important to note that to date, these health problems have occurred in a very small number of dogs and the Tamaskan Register is taking great efforts to keep the risk of health problems at a minimal with this breed.
Living Conditions:
The Tamaskan Dog breed of dog is not recommended for apartments. This is a breed that likes to be active and they do require a home with a large fenced yard to exercise in. They should not be left alone for long periods of time, either outside or in since the breed can be very destructive when bored and may decide to escape in an effort to find something entertaining.
Exercise:
The Tamaskan Dog breed of dog is a very active breed that requires between 45 to 60 minutes of exercise each day. They are a breed that thrives when they have something to do and a bored Tamaskan Dog can become very destructive.
Life Expectancy:
14 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Tamaskan Dog breed of dog is a very easy breed to groom despite their full coat. You should expect to brush them about once per week, more frequently during shedding season, but other than that, they are fairly easy to maintain. The breed should only be washed when necessary and the Tamaskan Dog can go several months between baths. Ears should be cleaned on a regular basis and nails should be clipped once or twice a month.
Origin:
The Tamaskan Dog breed of dog is a fairly new breed that was developed in the 1980's by crossing a number of breeds and mixed breed dogs of unknown origin together in the hopes of creating a wolf-like dog without the influence of wolf parentage. The breed was developed in Finland and is believed to have been developed by crossing the Utonagans, which is also known as the Northern Inuit Dog with Siberian Huskies, German Shepherds and Alaskan Malmutes, along with four mixed breed dogs. The result was the Tamaskan Dog, which was wolf-like in appearance and had the high intelligence and hard working nature that was desired. Although the breed was developed in the 1980's, it has been recognized by several registries and the Tamaskan Dog Register has made great gains in maintaining the health and garnering interest in the breed.
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.
