Grönlandhund

The Greenlander

Grönlandhund

Grönlandhund

FCI-Nr.: 274
FCI-Group 5: Spitz and primitive dogs
Section 1: Sled dogs

The most original
The Greenland dog was originally bred primarily for strength, endurance and robustness. For the Eskimos, these were very important working animals.

Origin
The Eskimo belongs to the indigenous ethnic groups that live in Arctic Central and Northeast Canada and Greenland. Later, the Greenland dogs were often used on larger expeditions.

Characteristics
The coat is thick and can be of all kinds of colors, mostly white or brown tones. Clear colors and multi-colored patterns are also permitted.