The Northern Inuit Dog started over 20 years ago to try and create a wolfie type dog as closely
as possible. The breeds first used were Northern breeds, the Siberian Husky, the Alaskan Malamute,
and the German Shepherd Dog was introduced for it's trainability. They are now bred pure and
true to type and are becoming a popular breed in it's own right, not only for looks, but
for their character, health and temperament.
The Northern Inuits stunning looks are appealing, but don't let that fool you. They are witty,
very clever and sometimes stubborn. They can quite easily wrap you round their little paws so
therefore the Northern Inuit is not advised for the novice dog owner. They are an intelligent
dog, and this can sometimes prove a problem when training as they do tend to get bored
easily, but with commitment and a good training class, these dogs have gone on to win gold in
the Kennel clubs good citizen awards scheme.
Although normally friendly and submissive, not all Northern Inuits do get along with other
pets and children and therefore research is inevitably needed to try and make sure you get a
dog with the best temperament to suit your lifestlye.
A Northern Inuit dog mixes well with other pets if introduced from a young age, but it must
always be remembered that they naturally have a high prey drive and it is therefore advised
that your dog is not left alone with other small domestic pets (rabbits etc) or livestock. On
some occassions the Northern Inuit doesn't like being left alone while you are are out for
extended periods of time and this can lead to destructive behaviour. They have a strong pack
instinct therefore do need companionship, human or canine. Any canine companion should
be large enough to take the rough and tumble of a Northern Inuit at play.
They require a medium level of exercise. An adult Northern Inuit is as happy with a 10 mile
walk as it is with mile but daily exercise of at least an hour a day is needed.
For more information on this stunning breed, please visit the Northern Inuit Society