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The Northern Inuit is a dog breed that is relatively new to the canine world. Breeding began in the late 1980s for a very specific purpose. They were created with the intent of bringing many of the physical qualities of the wolf into the domestic dog. Eddie Harrison began breeding some rescue dogs whose bloodlines were unknown with the German Shepherd, the Alaskan Malamute, and the Siberian Husky. Each of these dogs does indeed have qualities very similar to their wild predecessors and the matings were quite successful in the creation of the wolf-like Northern Inuit. The end result has been a dog that has the appearance of the wolf, but the more gentle disposition of the domesticated family pet.

The breed is accepted for registry in the Kennel Club, under the Companion Dog Club, where they can compete in both agility and obedience contests. They are not yet accepted into the purebred dog clubs. Although having a registered dog may not mean that much to the average pet owner who is only looking for a loving companion, it does increase the monetary value of the dog for those who want to breed the animal or compete with him or her.

According to breed standards, the male Northern Inuit should be over 25 inches in height, when measured from the ground to the withers. The females should be over 22 inches tall. The eyes are round and face forward, coming in a wide range of colors. The nose is black and the muzzle long. The ears are held in the upright, pricked position and set high on the head. They are relatively large in the wolf-like appearance. The teeth should meet in the scissor bite. The bushy tail is set high on the body, is tapered and is held in the downward position when the dog is at rest. They will usually raise the tail when they are excited or interested in something.

The Northern Inuit is a double-coated dog. The breed has a relatively long and rough coat, which is quite dense. The breed can come in several coat colors, shades of gray, sable, black, or they can be pure white. Their grooming is must be maintained regularly. A daily brushing with a stiff, rubber-bristled brush and a shampoo if absolutely needed will suffice. Do not shampoo if you can avoid it as this will strip the natural oils that the dog already has to protect the coat. This will help to ensure that nothing is stuck in the fur and that there are no mats getting started. It will also help to remove some of the loose hairs, keeping shedding down.

Northern Inuit are smart dogs and can

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