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The '''northern Inuit dog''', along with its offshoots, the '''British timber dog''', the '''tamaskan''' and the '''utonagan''', is a [[Dog crossbreed|crossbreed]] of dog developed from a 1980s breeding project in the United Kingdom with the objective of producing a dog breed resembling wolves.<ref name=Sorenson>{{cite book |last1=Sorenson |first1=John |last2=Matsuoka |first2=Atsuko |date=2019 |title=Dog's best friend?: rethinking canid-human relations |location=Montreal |publisher=McGill-Queen's University |isbn=978-0-7735-5905-9}}{{Page needed|date=June 2020}}</ref><ref name=Stavinohova2019>{{cite journal|doi=10.1371/journal.pone.0220761|title=Clinical, histopathological and genetic characterisation of oculoskeletal dysplasia in the Northern Inuit Dog|year=2019|last1=Stavinohova|first1=Renata|last2=Hartley|first2=Claudia|last3=Burmeister|first3=Louise M.|last4=Ricketts|first4=Sally L.|last5=Pettitt|first5=Louise|last6=Tetas Pont|first6=Roser|last7=Hitti|first7=Rebekkah J.|last8=Schofield|first8=Ellen|last9=Oliver|first9=James A. C.|last10=Mellersh|first10=Cathryn S.|journal=PLOS ONE|volume=14|issue=8|pages=e0220761|pmid=31415586|pmc=6695176|bibcode=2019PLoSO..1420761S|doi-access=free}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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Northern Inuit dogs originated from dogs of unknown breed ancestry imported from North America in the 1980s that were crossed with [[Alaskan Malamute]]s, [[German Shepherd]]s, [[Siberian Husky|Siberian Huskies]] and possibly [[Samoyed (dog)|Samoyeds]].<ref name="Stavinohova2019" /> The aim of these breedings was to develop a dog resembling a wolf in appearance but suitable for companionship and trainable for various tasks. During it's development, the northern Inuit dog breeding initiative diverged into several related breeds, including the tamaskan, the British timber dog, and the utonagan.<ref name="Stavinohova2019" /> |
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==Appearance== |
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The northern Inuit dog is a medium to large dog, with the males larger and heavier than the females. They have thick coats of varying color. The ears are upright, with the muzzle and skull usually the same length. They have straight, furry tails.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-16 |title=Northern Inuit Dog Facts |url=https://www.wisdompanel.com/en-us/dog-breeds/northern-inuit |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=Wisdom Panel™ |language=en-us}}</ref> Genetic testing has identified a color variant linked to partial recessive red traits that at least 50% of northern Inuit and tamaskan dogs carry. Initially detected in DNA samples from prehistoric dogs dating back 10,000 years, this variant was identified as one of the earliest mutations discovered in domestic canines.<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Anderson |first1=Heidi |last2=Honkanen |first2=Leena |last3=Ruotanen |first3=Päivi |last4=Mathlin |first4=Julia |last5=Donner |first5=Jonas |date=2020-11-05 |title=Comprehensive genetic testing combined with citizen science reveals a recently characterized ancient MC1R mutation associated with partial recessive red phenotypes in dog |journal=Canine Medicine and Genetics |volume=7 |issue=1 |pages=16 |doi=10.1186/s40575-020-00095-7 |doi-access=free |pmid=33292722 |pmc=7643265 |issn=2662-9380}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-11-11 |title=Ancient Gene Variant Influences Coat Color in Modern Dogs |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201111005162/en/Ancient-Gene-Variant-Influences-Coat-Color-in-Modern-Dogs |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=www.businesswire.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Character== |
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Northern Inuit dogs are often confident and friendly. Their good-tempered nature has led to them being used as [[therapy dogs]]. They enjoy human company and sometimes develop [[separation anxiety]]. They bond quickly. Their trusting nature is known to make them bad guard dogs. They are good with children, but they should be supervised while near kids, due to their strength and size. They are known to howl. They are very intelligent and bore quickly, leading to them being hard to train. They are also quite sensitive. The breed is known to chase small, swift animals, like squirrels.{{citation needed|date=February 2024}} |
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==Health== |
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The breed is a very healthy breed, with dogs often living for twelve to fifteen years. However, northern Inuit dogs are known to develop elbow and hip [[dysplasia]], a condition where their joints do not form properly, leading to pain and lameness later in life. They can also develop [[achondroplasia]], [[cryptorchidism]], and [[degenerative myelopathy]].{{citation needed|date=February 2024}} Oculoskeletal dysplasia has been identified in seven northern Inuit dogs.<ref name="Stavinohova2019" /> |
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==Registries== |
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The Northern Inuit Society, founded in the early 1990s, exists to govern the wellbeing of the northern Inuit dog, as well as its breeding. It is currently the northern Inuit dog's only governing body. It also holds the complete pedigree database for the breed. All northern Inuit dogs are tested before breeding. The Northern Inuit Society does not approve of mixing the breed with other dogs.{{citation needed|date=February 2024}} |
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The Tamaskan Dog Registry is the overseeing registry of tamaskan dogs. While there is a standard for the tamaskan, the TDR maintains an open studbook. Tamaskan dogs are recognized by the [[American Rare Breed Association]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=History |url=https://www.tamaskandogregister.com/ |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=Tamaskan Dog Register}}</ref> |
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==In popular culture== |
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* Northern Inuit dogs were used in the filming of the television series ''[[Game of Thrones]]'' to portray [[Direwolf (Game of Thrones)|dire wolves]].<ref name="Sorenson" /><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2018-03-01 |title=2 'Game of Thrones' Direwolves Take Embark DNA Test |url=https://embarkvet.com/resources/2-game-of-thrones-dire-wolves-take-embark-dna-test/ |access-date=2024-02-21 |website=Embarkvet |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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* A tamaskan dog named Luchta played a wolf in a 2016 [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] production of ''[[The Crucible]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last=Winer |first=Linda |date=19 April 2016 |title='The Crucible' stars Tamaskan, rare-breed dog, in role of wolf role |url=https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/the-crucible-stars-tamaskan-rare-breed-dog-in-wolf-role-1.11708184 |work=Newsday |location= |access-date=31 December 2021}}</ref> |
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* A tamaskan named Tuffy has been the live [[mascot]] for the [[NC State Wolfpack]] since 2010, appearing on the sidelines of [[American football|football]] games, [[bowl games]], and other football and men's [[basketball]] events.<ref>{{cite news |last=Griffin |first=Samuel |date=30 June 2016 |title=Tuffy II in training: new pup learns old tricks |url=http://www.technicianonline.com/arts_entertainment/article_5ac0947e-3e79-11e6-84fa-1307db7a4fcc.html |work=Technician |location= |access-date=31 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Bernstein |first=Viv |date=5 October 2014 |title=Sheepdog in Wolf's Clothing? Actually, Mascot Is Crossbreed |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/05/sports/ncaafootball/north-carolina-state-seeking-a-wolf-mascot-settles-for-tuffy-the-dog.html |work=The New York Times |location= |access-date=31 December 2021}}</ref> |
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* The [[Starz]] series ''[[Outlander (TV series)|Outlander]]'' uses northern Inuit dogs to portray Young Ian's “wolfdog,” Rollo. The first, Dui (pronounced “Dewey”), short for Mac Dugh, appeared in seasons 4–6. His replacement, Yogi, assumed the role in season 7.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Rice |first=Lynette |date=2018-02-17 |title=Outlander Releases New Picture of Rollo the Dog. |url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f6h&AN=128078611&site=eds-live&scope=site |access-date=2024-02-21 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly |pages=1}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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* [[Portal:Dogs|Dogs portal]] |
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* [[List of dog breeds]] |
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* [[Siberian Husky]] |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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* [http://nisociety.com Northern Inuit Society] - governing body of the Northern Inuit dog breed |
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