Do you know the Northern Inuit race? If you are a follower of the television series game of thrones, surely yes, because these are the wonderful dogs that, thanks to various effects, appear on the screen as enormous northern wolves.
The truth is that leaving aside the television appearance of some beautiful specimens, this breed has characteristics that are admirable by dog lovers, among them, it can be highlighted that it is one of the dogs that more closely resembles the wolf, however, it is still a dog and not a hybrid, which means that it has a predictable character and can be handled more easily.
As you will see throughout this article, it is very easy to be amazed by the beauty that this breed possesses, in every way. However, owning a dog requires a lot of responsibility and therefore Therefore, we should not make this decision based solely on a first impression, no matter how good it may have been.
In this AnimalWised article we explain what you should know before adopting a Northern Inuit. Image from nisociety.com
The Northern Inuit needs an experienced owner
Have you decided to welcome a dog into your home for the first time? This is an excellent decision and surely before taking it you have gathered a lot of information about what you should know before adopting a dog, however, you should know that experience is not acquired based on theoretical knowledge but on practice, and the northern Inuit (Northern Eskimo Dog) is a pet that needs an experienced owner.
This dog has a beautiful character, is strongly attached to its owner, creates very strong emotional bonds with its human family and is also a good dog with children, which obviously does not imply that a child can being with a dog without adult supervision.
However, this breed is very intelligent, stubborn, insightful and independent, a behavior that we also observe in the Siberian Husky, another Eskimo dog that is believed to have originated in part the breed that is currently known as Northern Inuit, although this is not recognized.
Some behavioral traits typical of the Northern Inuit make this dog a pet that can be difficult to train properly, especially when compared to other more docile breeds.
Like all dogs, the Northern Inuit responds very well to positive reinforcement, although it requires a patient and firm owner, that there is been able to gain practice through training other dogs.
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Do you have enough space?
The Northern Inuit cannot be considered a giant dog, but it is not a small dog either and that implies that it will need adequate space to your family life.
Females can reach a height of 71 centimeters and weigh 38 kg., Males can reach a height of 81 centimeters and weigh approximately 48 kg.
Perhaps you think that having enough space outside the home is enough, but nothing could be further from the truth, because of the beautiful character of this dog, the Northern Inuit he needs to spend a lot of time with the family, in addition, in the summer he should protect himself from the sun during the middle of the day, since due to his type of coat he will not tolerate high temperatures well.
Do you have enough time to spend with your dog?
All dogs need time and company, so we should not confuse the wild aspect of the Northern Inuit with the fact that this dog does not need human presence and affection, since precisely because of its attached nature, this breed is prone to separation anxiety, which is why they shouldn't stay home alone for long hours.
In addition, it is important that you channel your energy through physical exercise, requiring 2 to 3 daily walks, which also requires a significant investment of time.
The Northern Inuit is not a dog that is docile right from the start, therefore, you cannot skimp on time or patience when you start the socialization process as a puppy, in the same way, you must Keep in mind that good dog training requires perseverance and dedication.
If in your usual routine it is difficult for you to even find time for yourself, it is not a good idea to take in a dog with these characteristics, since he will demand a large part of your energy and you must accept this demand firmly and patiently, only then will you be able to get the best out of this amazing canine breed.
