Breed History

In 1987 five dogs were imported from the USA to England, these dogs were originally purchased as low percentage wolf hybrids (it is now doubtfully that any of these dogs had any recent wolf ancestry). These dogs were bred with several other breeds including Siberian husky's, Alaskan Malamutes and German Shepherds and German Shepherd crosses. The offspring of these dogs showed great potential and in 1988 the name Northern Inuit was chosen for the burgeoning breed . The following decades have seen further refinement of the progeny of these animals, selecting for a submissive but sound temperament and wolfish good looks.
The Northern Inuit Society was founded in 1996/7 to keep a register of all breeding stock and pups they produced.

Growing popularity has seen these dogs being exported from the UK to many countries around the world including back to the USA.

Poor record keeping in the early days of breeding has given rise to more questions than answers, but since its foundation The Northern Inuit Society has kept records of all Northern Inuit Dogs registered with it and can now provide pedigrees for many generations. Work is being carried out to try and de-mystify the early days of this breed, publication of the findings is eagerly awaited by many.

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