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The Purebred Northern Inuit Dog

Information and Pictures

Close up head and upper body shot - A perk-eared, tan with black and white Northern Inuit Dog is sitting in grass. Its mouth is open and tongue is out. It looks like a wolf.

"Kodi the female Northern Inuit at 18 months old—she is very lively, she likes to swim in the sea and in lakes. She is a very calm dog and is always happy to accept another dog. She also loves a ride in the car, and has come in 1st in many events for prettiest female."

Other Names
  • NI dog
Pronunciation

North-ern In-oo-it Dawg

Description

The Northern Inuit Dog is bred to look like a wolf. Its double coat is short and dense. Coat colors include pure white, pure black and shades of sable with or without a white face mask.

Temperament

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Height, Weight

Height: Male 23-32 inches (58-81 cm)

Height: Female 23-28 inches (58-71 cm)

Weight: Male 79-110 pounds (36-50 kg)

Weight: Female 55-84 pounds (25-38 kg)

Health Problems

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Living Conditions

The Northern Inuit Dog will do best with a fenced in yard.

Exercise

This breed needs daily exercise and adequate space. They need to be taken on a daily, long, brisk walk or jog.

Life Expectancy

About 12-14 years

Litter Size

About 5 to 12 puppies

Grooming

The weather-resistant coat of the Northern Inuit Dog should be combed and brushed regularly. Bathe only when necessary as it removes the natural oils in the skin.

Group

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Recognition
  • DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
Front side view - A perk-eared, wolf-looking, grey and black with white Northern Inuit Dog is standing in grass looking to the right. Its mouth is open and its tongue is out.

Tara the Northern Inuit Dog at 10 months old—"Tara is extremely friendly, clever and playful. She loves long walks, especially to the beach, where she loves to swim. She easily learned to sit and knows other commands. Still working on the command "speak". It seams she cannot understand anything that has no logic. She hates the leash and I must admit we rarely put her on a leash. She gradually learned to heel, but still is weak when spotting a cat. She loves to chase neighborhood cats, otherwise she is very friendly with our cat "Mimi". Tara has brought much joy to our family!"

Close up head shot - A perk-eared, wolf-looking, grey and black with white Northern Inuit Dog is sitting in grass and it is looking up and to the right.

Tara the Northern Inuit Dog at 10 months old

Close up head shot - A grey with black and tan Northern Inuit Dog is laying on a tan leather couch.

White Thunder, a Northern Inuit Dog at 10 months old

A wolf-looking, perk-eared, grey with black and tan Northern Inuit Dog is laying down on a flagstone surface.

Shunka the Northern Inuit Dog at 30 weeks old

front view - A black with tan and white Northern Inuit Dog is running across water with its tail up in the air.

"Kodi the female Northern Inuit at 1 year old—she has very nice shade of colours; white, black, wolfy greys and browns, etc. She is friendly. Needs lots of exercise, just like normal dogs."

Side view - A black with white and grey Northern Inuit puppy is sitting in grass and its mouth is open and head is up. It looks like a wolf pup.

Freya the Northern Inuit Dog puppy at 14 weeks old— "She is a fabulous dog…striking looks and a wonderful, loving personality."

Side view - A black with white and grey Northern Inuit dog is trotting across grass with its front paw in the air and its tongue hanging out.

Freya the Northern Inuit Dog at 6 months old

Right Profile - A black with white and grey Northern Inuit puppy is standing in front of a small brick wall and looking to the right. It looks like a wolf.

Olderhill Alpha Pride, a Northern Inuit pup at 4½ years old, bred by Blackhouse Farm Kennels

A black with white and grey Northern Inuit puppy is standing on and sniffing a black tarp. There is a red building and trees behind it.

Olderhill Alpha Pride, a Northern Inuit pup at 4½ years old, bred by Blackhouse Farm Kennels

Close up headshot - A wolf-like, black with white and grey Northern Inuit dog is sitting outside.

Miyaca Mountain Cloud AKA Jim Brown at 1 year old

Side view - A white with black and tan Northern Inuit dog is sitting outside looking to the left.

Seekoo is a male Northern Inuit at 10 months old sitting pretty