Greenland Dog

The Greenland dog is a Danish breed of dog that was first seen in Greenland, Denmark. They are a husky type of dog that is a fairly large breed. They are usually used for hunting seal or polar bear and can also be kept sled dogs. These dogs are a very old and ancient breed of animals. According to experts these dogs were brought here by the early inhabitants of Greenland. This breed of dog is most comfortable in the snow but can adapt to a slightly warmer climate. The Greenland dog is as old as the Vikings are in Europe. They are native dogs of the arctic region.

The Canadian Eskimo dog is similar in appearance to the Greenland dog. The Greenland dog is however taller and slightly lighter than the Eskimo dog. This breed of dog has a double layered coat that is resistant to harsh weather conditions. The outer coat of this breed is standoff and thick and the undercoat has a thick covering of wool-like fur. This unique coat allows the dog to stay out in temperatures as low as -50 to even -75 degrees Fahrenheit. Their ears are triangular in shape and rather small in size. This feature protects these dogs from frostbite. They have broad robust heads that are in the wedge shape. These dogs have very powerful jaws. Their tales are bushy and large and curled over the back of the dog protecting the dogs face when they are asleep. These dogs have nicely feathered legs with thickly furred toes with large pads.

The Greenland dog is very independent and aloof by nature. They can however be very loving and form a great bond with their owner. These dogs are principally a working breed. They have a loyal temperament with typical Nordic qualities. The Greenland dog is very good in a large team of dogs; they don’t usually have an opportunity to develop a very strong relationship with just one master. They Greenland dog is somewhat rowdy, boisterous and self willing in their play. This breed of dog will not be content simply lazing around the house the entire day. They are originally a working breed and need vigorous activity to remain content.

The Greenland dog stands at 56-64 cm tall and weighs anywhere between 30 and 32 kg. These dogs are very healthy and suffer from very few illnesses. They have a life expectancy of around 13 years. The Greenland dog is not at all suited for life in an apartment. They need lots of space to run around and play. This breed of dog needs to be constantly physically and mentally challenged and are happiest when given a job to do. The Greenland dog is well suited for life outdoors but will not appreciate excessively hot climates. This breed of dog is very easy to groom as they are independent and will clean themselves from time to time. They do however require a brushing occasionally to keep their fur looking fresh.