The Greenland Dog Shop
Greenland Dog Breed Summary
Independent, Energetic, Intelligent, Stubborn and Loyal
These dogs are native to, yeah you guessed it, Greenland! They were originally bred as sled dogs who worked alongside men. Often, they are discussed as being very similar in appearance to Siberian Huskys and Alaskan Malamutes.
They are a very highly prized doggy in their native country though are not discussed as being 'domestic' dogs and would definitely not suit a first time owner, but rather someone who has experience with similar breeds.
Fun Fact: They can survive temperatures as low as -60 degrees Celsius!
| Lifespan | 10 - 14 Years |
| Height (at the withers) | Males 23in - 27in, Females 20in - 24in |
| Weight | Males and Females 65lb - 72lb |
| Coat | They have Dense Double Coats that Consist of a Thick Undercoat and a Coarse Topcoat |
| Color | Black and white, Dark gray and white, Gray and white, Gray black and white, Red, Red and white, Sable and white, Tan and white, Tan black and white, White, White and fawn |
| Eye color | Dark |
| Common health issues | Hip dysplasia, Elbow dysplasia, Primary lens luxation, Glaucoma, Ear infections, Bloat |
| Other Names | Greenland Husky, Grønlandshund/Grünlandshund, Esquimaux Dog |
These fluffy dogs are very independent individuals and for this reason are not the best choice for first time dog owners and are better off handled by individuals with experience with similar breeds. Additionally, they are extremely high-energy and intelligent dogs and need someone to be able to spend lots of time with them both for mental and physical stimulation. On top of this, they have very loud mouths, so if you're near neighbors they may not be the best breed to keep! However bad points a-side, they are extremely affectionate and gentle, especially female Greenland Dogs. And for the right family, would make a lovely companion with the ability to provide you with years of happiness!
Greenland are supposedly one of the oldest breeds in the world and there were very similar looking dogs from around the Arctic Region over 5,000 years ago by people making journeys from Siberia. On top of this, remains found on the New Siberian Islands have been carbon dated, with estimations of being around 7,000 years old! After this, Inuit Tribes were able to teach Vikings and Europeans how to hunt and sleds, which saw a surge in the number of dogs used to pull sleds, making this particular breed a valuable asset. The breed was used by the famous explorers, Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen for expeditions to both the South Pole and across the Arctic Ocean. Nowadays, they are highly prized dogs in their native country, but remain fairly rare around the rest of the world.