Tamaskan
The Tamaskan Dog is a rare dog breed that is of the sled dog type. It originates from Finland and the USA. The Tamaskan Dog is a large working dog and as such has an athletic look to it. Similar in size to its cousin the German Shepherd. The Tamaskan has a wolf-like appearance with a thick coat and straight, bushy tail. It comes in three main colours of red-gray, wolf-gray and black-gray. Eyes are yellow through amber and brown, although light eyes are very rare.
A very versatile breed that is known to excel in obedience, agility and working trials. These dogs are highly trainable as they are also highly intelligent. They make wonderful family dogs for as they can get along well with anyone on the family, including other dogs and other house pets.
The dog’s coat is usually straight and close. In the winter season, the coat differs as an impressive undercoat forms all over the body including the inner part of the ears. Their necks are well-coated. Around the neck and shoulders, the coat should form a slight ruff framing the head. Grooming is very easy for this dog as weekly brushing would mostly cover it all. They are known to excel in agility, obedience and working trials. These dogs also make excellent sled dogs and most Tamaskans that live in colder parts of the worlds regularly participate in recreational and occasionally competitive, dogsled racing including skijoring.
They are wonderful search and rescue dogs for their keen sense of smell, stamina and endurance.
The Tamaskans requires very little grooming. Regular brushing once a week should be enough to keep them looking at their best. More brushing may be needed during their times of moulting. These dogs are seasonal shedders. The breed is known to be generally healthy and free from any genetic diseases. They can be prone to epilepsy, Degenerative Myelopathy and Cryptorchidism or undescended testes. There is also the very small chance of having hip dysplasia as over the years the Tamaskan Register insisted that all breeding stock should be scored before mating to prevent contacting it. Given proper nutrition and care, sufficient exercise and regular visits to the vet, these dogs can live up to 14-15 years on the average.
The Tamaskan is a good family dog, being gentle with children and accepting of other dogs. His high intelligence makes him an excellent working dog and the Tamaskan has been known to exceed in agility and obedience as well as sled racing. This pack dog prefers not to be left alone for long periods of time. It is better suited to other human or canine company. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates under a single leader. Lines are clearly defined. You and all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. That is the only way your relationship can be a success.
Males – 63 to 71 cm (25 to 28 inches) Females – 61 to 66 cm (24 to 27 inches)
Males – 30 to 45 kg (66 to 99 pounds) Females – 23 to 38 kg (50 to 84 pounds)
The Tamaskan Dog is a rare dog breed that is of the sled dog type. It originates from Finland and the USA. The Tamaskan Dog is a large working dog and as such has an athletic look to it. Similar in size to its cousin the German Shepherd. The Tamaskan has a wolf-like appearance with a thick coat and straight, bushy tail. It comes in three main colours of red-gray, wolf-gray and black-gray. Eyes are yellow through amber and brown, although light eyes are very rare.
A very versatile breed that is known to excel in obedience, agility and working trials. These dogs are highly trainable as they are also highly intelligent. They make wonderful family dogs for as they can get along well with anyone on the family, including other dogs and other house pets.
The dog’s coat is usually straight and close. In the winter season, the coat differs as an impressive undercoat forms all over the body including the inner part of the ears. Their necks are well-coated. Around the neck and shoulders, the coat should form a slight ruff framing the head. Grooming is very easy for this dog as weekly brushing would mostly cover it all. They are known to excel in agility, obedience and working trials. These dogs also make excellent sled dogs and most Tamaskans that live in colder parts of the worlds regularly participate in recreational and occasionally competitive, dogsled racing including skijoring.
They are wonderful search and rescue dogs for their keen sense of smell, stamina and endurance.
The Tamaskans requires very little grooming. Regular brushing once a week should be enough to keep them looking at their best. More brushing may be needed during their times of moulting. These dogs are seasonal shedders. The breed is known to be generally healthy and free from any genetic diseases. They can be prone to epilepsy, Degenerative Myelopathy and Cryptorchidism or undescended testes. There is also the very small chance of having hip dysplasia as over the years the Tamaskan Register insisted that all breeding stock should be scored before mating to prevent contacting it. Given proper nutrition and care, sufficient exercise and regular visits to the vet, these dogs can live up to 14-15 years on the average.
The Tamaskan is a good family dog, being gentle with children and accepting of other dogs. His high intelligence makes him an excellent working dog and the Tamaskan has been known to exceed in agility and obedience as well as sled racing. This pack dog prefers not to be left alone for long periods of time. It is better suited to other human or canine company. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates under a single leader. Lines are clearly defined. You and all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. That is the only way your relationship can be a success.
Males – 63 to 71 cm (25 to 28 inches) Females – 61 to 66 cm (24 to 27 inches)
Males – 30 to 45 kg (66 to 99 pounds) Females – 23 to 38 kg (50 to 84 pounds)
