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Tamaskan Wolfdog

Thinking about purchasing an Tamaskan Wolfdog? Then read our breed profile including a brief description, information on height, weight, color, coat, temperament, grooming, activity and history. Purchasing a new puppy is a commitment that may last ten or more years so please educate yourself on the Tamaskan Wolfdog breed, including all stages of their life from puppy hood to older dog.

Ask yourself will I be a good owner? Do I have the time it takes to train a new puppy? Do I have the resources to give my new dog a rewarding life. Do I have a local veterinarian that I can take my new dog to? Do I have a groomer or can I do the grooming myself on a regular basis.

Fundamental requirements for a being a good Tamaskan Wolfdog owner;

properly feed your new dog,
house them comfortably
train them in basic obedience.

Before making a purchase talk to the breeder, ask them many questions about their dogs and the breed in general. A good breeder will teach you about the Tamaskan Wolfdog and they will have many questions for you about your home and life style and if this breed is suited for you and your family.

Questions you may want to ask an Tamaskan Wolfdog Breeder:

When were your Tamaskan Wolfdogs born? When will they be allowed to leave?
Have your puppies received their first shots? being wormed? had a puppy check up with your veterinarian?
What type of socialization have the puppies received? with children? with other pets? in the home?
Have you seen genetic problems in previous litters? What are your health guarantees?
Are there any health certifications on the sire or dam?
What is the temperament of the puppies, of the mother? shy? boisterous? aggressive? skittish?
If you become unable to care for your new Tamaskan Wolfdog, will the breeder help you find a new home?

It is recommended that you sign a contract with the breeder so that there will be no misunderstandings on the arrangements made. Then bring home your new Tamaskan Wolfdog and enjoy as "there is no greater love then a dog's devotion."

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Tamaskan Wolfdog Breed Profile

The Tamaskan Wolfdog is a large athletic dog. The males are strong and powerful in appearance but the females are feminine without weakness or loss of power in appearance and both will have a feral like appearance with thick coarse fur and small ears with a straight, sickle like bushy tail. The length of the body should be approximately longer from point of shoulder to the rear point of pelvis than the height of the body measured from the ground to top of the withers. The Tamaskan is a Friendly and affectionate dog, should not appear weak in spirit or aggressive towards and has an high intelligence with an eagerness to please. The Tamaskan Wolfdog is a very versatile companion as well as a working dog.

Height: Males 24 – 28 inches from withers, Females are slightly smaller.

Colors: Grey, Silver Grey, Dark Black/Grey to Red/Grey with a Black overlay as a wolf characteristic. Blue eyes and markings are similar to the Siberian or Alaskan Malamute.

Coat: Straight, harsh and close with a soft thick undercoat that forms over the body. The neck shows an appearance of having more coat and ruff that frames the head.

Temperament: Friendly, Loving and Affectionate Dogs that makes a good companion as well as a working dog. The Tamaskan are very intelligent and can be somewhat stubborn.
With Children: Yes
With Pets: Yes. The Tamaskans are pack dogs and are better suited to have the company of another dog, or dogs unless you give them your full attention.

Training: Careful and Gentle persuasion and lots of play rewards
Learning Rate: High. The Tamaskan Wolfdog is very eager to learn.

History: Originating from imported USA sled type dogs and mixed with Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute and German Shepherd, they then were exported to Finland where more recently other feral looking sled type dogs have been added to improve the Tamaskan Wolfdog. The purpose was to create a dog that looks like a feral in appearance with working ability.

Registries: Tamaskan Club of America

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Thursday, December 23, 2010