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Greenland Dog (Gronlandshund)
Large Breed
The Greenland Dog is a beautiful dog with a wonderful thick, stand-off coat and light body. They are very affectionate with their owners with whom they form a strong bond.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Greenland
Weight
Males 34-47.5 kgs/75-105 lbs; Females 27-41 kgs/60-90 lbs (standards may vary)
Height
Males 60+ cm/24+ inches; Females 55+ cm/22+ inches (standards may vary)
Coat
Double coat with a dense straight outer coat of coarse hair and a soft dense undercoat.
Markings
Any solid colour or part colour can be found
Lifespan
Average 10-12 years
They love to play, have high energy levels and are always ready to go whenever their owner wants them to. These are very friendly dogs that love to work but also make great pets for the right families.
Temperament
The Greenland Dog is an intelligent breed of dog with an affectionate, dignified nature. They are very loyal and form strong bonds with their owners, although they do remain very independent. A bold, tireless and energetic sled dog, they enjoy the open air lifestyle. They should be socialised and consistently trained from an early age.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
The Greenland Dog is a loving breed who is friendly towards most. They have a beautiful coat to look at, though it requires a lot of regular grooming.
- Have very good stamina, performing well at endurance
- Makes an enthusiastic working breed
- A good companion
- No trimming and stripping
- Not suited to an apartment lifestyle
- Requires sufficient daily exercise
- Best with acreage
- Prefers cooler climates