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Greenland Dog
dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Très élevé
Coat
Toutes couleurs acceptées, sauf albinos
Maintenance
Faible
Training
Moyen
The Greenland Dog or Greenlandic dog (Kalaallit qimmiat in Greenlandic) is a fairly large breed of dogs similar to a husky, used as a sled dog or for hunting polar bears or seals. It is an ancient breed descended from dogs brought to Greenland by the first Inuits.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Très élevé
Trainability
Modéré
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5-30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3Very high energy level — plan for 1.5+ hours of daily exercise minimum.
- 4Minimal maintenance — light shedding, occasional brushing.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Greenland Dog
Origins & history
A story told
The Greenland Dog comes from the arctic coastal regions of northern Siberia, Alaska, Canada and Greenland. Archaeological excavations have proven that this dog arrived in Greenland with the first Sarqaq Inuits, between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago. Objects found in Inuit-inhabited regions confirm that these populations, their sleds and their dogs came from Siberia. Remains found in Siberian islands have carbon-14 dating of approximately 7000 BC, which makes the Greenland Dog one of the oldest dog breeds. The Vikings, the first Europeans to settle in Greenland, noted the existence of this dog breed. Later, merchants, explorers and whale hunters used these dogs for their sleds, trained for this by Inuits in the region. Among the explorers who used Greenland Dogs as sled dogs was Roald Amundsen, who took ninety-seven for his Antarctic expedition, where he was the first man to reach the South Pole.
Character
Daily temperament
In Greenland, these dogs are used in approximately the same conditions as their ancestors, that is as draft animals and valued for their strength and speed rather than for their tractable temperament.
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What human age for a greenland dog ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a greenland dog ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Greenland Dog
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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