Difference Between North American and European Wolves

The American Wolf of the northern districts is covered with long and comparatively fine fur, mixed with a large quantity of shorter woolly hair, and it has a more robust form than the European Wolf. Its muzzle is thicker and more obtuse, its head larger and rounder, and there is a sensible depression at the union of the nose and forehead. Its more arched forehead is comparatively broad, the space between the ears being greater than their height. The ears are shorter, wider at the base, and more acute, and have, consequently, a more conical form, whilst the greater length of the hair on the side of the neck of this Wolf makes them appear even...

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Breed Time Line

The first of the wolf look alike breeds known today started in 1921 by Dutch dog breeder Leendert Saarloos (1884 - 1969). His ultimate goal was to create "a new and genetically rejuvenated dog breed" by crossing a German Shepherd dog named Gerard Van Fransenum with a female European she-wolf named Fleur. [1] In 1955, ing. Karel Hartl came up with the idea to combine the useful qualities of the wolf with those of the dog as a military working dog for the CSSR. The first litter from this experiment was born in 1958 from a European she-wolf named Brita and a German Shepherd named Cezar z Brezoveho hagi. [2] It was after the Saarlooswolfhond and...

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Utonagan Breed Standard

OVERALL PICTURE Should resemble a Timber Wolf. Large, strong and powerful presence but not too heavy in build with longer legs compared to build of body . Should show overall straight, balanced top-line, and move covering the ground with ease , with good reach. CHARACTERISTICS A powerful and adaptable dog. Built for travel. Agile, ability for endurance and fast work, alert and intelligent. TEMPERAMENT The temperament, friendly and intelligent with no hint of aggression HEAD The head should be large and long (average length 9 - 11 inches), being the same distance (5 - 6 inches) between the occupult and the stop as breadth of the skull. The...

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Aatu Tamaskan Breed Standard

ORIGIN The Aatu Tamaskan was developed from the UK Tamaskan Dog, whose origins stem from the Northern Inuit and Utonagan breeds (GSD, Husky, Malamute, wolfdog and Czech wolfdog). The Aatu Tamaskan was introduced in late 2009 with the goal of improving health, stabilizing temperament and enhancing the wolfiness of the background breed. GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND CONFORMATION The Aatu Tamaskan is a powerful and adaptable domestic dog developed to look like a wolf. The body, shape, movement, coat texture, coloring and mask are similar to that of the grey wolf. Developed as a companion dog, with the ability and aptitude of the working dogs, the Aatu is capable of almost any kind of work. This breed is a good companion indoors and out, and is loyal and devoted to its family. The breed is low maintenance...

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Tamaskan Dog Breed Standard

BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY The Tamaskan dog originated from imported sled type dogs from USA many years ago. These dogs were later mixed with Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute and German Shepherd and then exported to Finland where more recently other wolf looking sled type dogs have been integrated to improve bloodlines. The aim was to create a dog that looks like a wolf with working ability. GENERAL APPEARANCE The Tamaskan Dog is large and athletic. He should have a wolf-like appearance with coarse and thick fur, small ears and a straight bushy tail. IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS The length of the body from point of shoulder to the rear point of pelvis...

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Saarlooswolfhond Breed Standard

FCI-Standard N° 311 / 22. 01.1999 / GB SAARLOOSWOLFDOG (Saarlooswolfhond) TRANSLATION: C.Seidler. ORIGIN: The Netherlands. DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD: 22.01.1999. UTILIZATION The Saarlooswolfdog was not bred with any aim for a particular utilization. He possesses qualities which enable him to be a faithful and reliable companion and house dog. CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. Group 1 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs). Section 1 Sheepdogs. Without working trial. BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY Leendert Saarloos (1884-1969) loved nature and also loved dogs. However, he found that dogs had become too humanized and...

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Northern Inuit Breed Standard

GENERAL APPEARANCE A dog of medium build, athletic but never racy. HEAD Not too broad, skull slightly domed. Muzzle equal in length to skull, strong and gently tapering. Cheeks flat. Nose preferably black but a ‘snow nose’ is permitted. Nostrils large. Slight stop. Lips close fitting and black. Perfect scissor bite. EARS Fairly wide apart but not low set. Not too large, carried erect. EYES Oval and set at a slightly oblique angle. any Colour permitted. NECK Strong and muscular with a well defined nape. FOREQUARTERS Shoulders flat. Moderately angulated upper arm but shoulder blades well laid back. Elbows fitting close to the chest which...

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