History
The Greenland Dog (GD) has been in Greenland for 4000 years. It was primarily used to strenuous work as it was powerful and capable to withstand extreme temperature. Many people believed that like the Canadian Eskimo Dog, the GD was a descendant of the canines brought by the Thules. The dog was, for many years, popular in Greenland only as a companion and working dog. After some years, the Vikings visited the country and got to know about the animal. Soon, the GD became popular and accompanied Nansen on a polar exploration. A little before the 20th century, the dog made an appearance in a dog show and slowly grew famous beyond its native land.
Interesting Facts
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Their thick ears prevent frost bites
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The dog’s tail covers its nose while sleeping, which is assumed to be a defense mechanism against heat loss
Temperament & Personality
The GD is famous because of its incredible work rate and camaraderie with humans. If brought up correctly, the dog will be well-mannered, loving and loyal to its family. Strangers should be wary of the dog as it is watchful and protective around them. But this does not mean it is great as a guard or a watchdog. Remember that if it lives in a pack, there would be lesser opportunities to bond with the owner. They are good with other animals and children. The hunting and pack instincts in them are similar to that in wolves.
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