Greenland Sledge Dog
Not Recognized by AKC

Height at Shoulders
Females 21.5+ in, Males 23.5+ in
Weight
60-100 lbs
Life Expectancy
~13 yrs
History
The Greenland Sledge Dog is one of the oldest dog breeds, and has been around since ancient times. It is believed that they were brought from Siberia to North America about 1,000 years ago by the Thule people. While the Paleo-Eskimo people along with their dogs settled in the Arctic about 4,500 years ago, the Thule people did not settle until about 1,000 years ago. Genetic analysis has showed that the Inuit dogs of Canada and Greenland both descended from dogs associated with the Thule people. Analysis also showed that Canadian Eskimo Dogs and Greenland Sledge Dogs are genetically identical. Greenland Sledge Dogs were employed as hunting and transportation dogs, with traits such as endurance and strength being selected for. They were large game hunters, taking down animals such as seals and polar bears.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Greenland Sledge Dogs share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
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Friendliness Towards Strangers
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Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
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Sensitivity
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Noise Level
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Shedding
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Common Traits
Bold, tireless, clever, and very wolf-like
Aloof and independent, but are affectionate and loyal with bonded caretaker
Generally friendly to everyone and have no guarding or protecting instinct
Happiest with a job to do that requires mental stimulation and rigorous exercise
Due to being bred for pack structure, they have a strong instinct to assume dominance and it needs to be made clear to them that their caretaker is the alpha
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