Explore Dog Utonagon, Utonagan Puppies, and more!Puppies For SaleSearchFor SalePuppysGoogleGoogle Search The Foundation Dogs are categorized in bloodlines. If dogs belong to the same bloodline then they have known common ancestry within 10 generations. Click on the pictures to read more info about the dog. These dogs were all purchased as Northern Inuit or Utonagan dogs, bred in the UK. These dogs were all purchased as Husky mixes from Polar Speed Kennels in Finland. New Related Foundation Dogs These dogs are related within ten generations to the original 'Finnish' or 'English' Lines.The Tamaskan Dog Register (TDR) was formed in February 2006. The word "Tamaska" means "mighty wolf" in the Native American language. The TDR, formed by the original committee members of the British and International Utonagan Society, is the governing body for all Tamaskan Dogs throughout the world. In the 1980s, five husky type dogs of unknown origin were imported into the UK from the United States.

These dogs were then bred to Alaskan Malamutes, Siberian Huskies and German Shepherd crosses. The origins of these dogs are also unknown. These were the humble beginnings to create a dog that resembled the wolf, but had a good temperament and would make a good family dog. In addition, the dogs must possess a good working ability. Over the years, a small group of dedicated breeders continued to add other dogs and through breeding, the group continued to create the wolf look-a-like breed. Teacup Puppies For Sale El PasoSince no records were maintained and the breeding programs were not documented, no one is certain of the exact breeding programs. Homes For Sale Guilford Rd Rockford IlThese dogs were given the name wolf-dog, but the name was changed to Northern Inuit around 1988 since these dogs did not contain any wolf content. Blinds To Go Naples Fl

As a result, the Northern Inuit Society was formed. Over time, differences in opinion regarding the development of the breed caused a split and two separate groups formed. The group that broke off changed the name of the breed to Utonagan to distinguish themselves from the Northern Inuit group and the Utonagan Society was formed. Due to differences, the Utonagan Society divided as well. The newly formed British and International Utonagan Society continued breeding with the goal to improve type, health issues and to maintain all records of matings. A hip score and eye score testing scheme, rules, regulations and a code of ethics was established. Some health issues began to appear in the breed, but they were not discovered until later. This led to the search for new healthy, unrelated bloodlines to introduce. Dogs with the wolf appearance, health and good temperaments were found in Lapland. These dogs had the qualities that were needed. The dogs were being bred for sled pulling in extreme temperatures and they would add to the breed's future working ability.

Seven dogs were imported and it was again time to consider the future. It was at this time, that the Tamaskan would make its entry into the dog world. Committee members of the British and International Utonagan Society made the decision to close down due to activity in the original Utonagan Society. A few year earlier, the original Utonagan Society had closed and a new committee decided to resurrect the Utonagan Society. The newly resurrected Utonagan Society did not wish to follow the standards established by the former British and International Utonagan Society or to allow the new bloodlines to be introduced. It seemed obvious that these dogs would need a new name and the Tamaskan breed was established. There were 4 breeders involved in the founding of the Tamaskan: Blustag, Blufawn, Alba & Moonstone. The foundation stock consisted of the original seven dogs imported from Lapland, seven dogs were selected from Blustag Kennel, four dogs from the UK and two dogs from the US. Two additional foundation dogs were added in 2006, one in 2008 and two more in 2009.

Utonagan dogs Bonnie (left) Clyde (right) at 3 years old— "Bonnie and Clyde are our family dogs. They are from the same litter and are always together. We take them to the local nursing home where they walk around and see the patients. We also have taken them to the children's hospital near us. Clyde is sure to alert us whenever someone is coming and Bonnie has a soft howl that she "preforms" when she is happy. I have trained Bonnie and Clyde to pull everything from skateboards to bikes to sleds. We take Bonnie and Clyde up north in the winter so that they can be in the snow. Bonnie and Clyde are affectionate all of the time and can get a little destructive when they are left alone for too long. However, we couldn't ask for two better dogs. Utonagans are large, strong and muscular but are not heavy in build. While they are not wolves they are bred to look like them with a diversity of colors and an overall balance of power, speed and agility. The head should not be too broad or overly domed and should be in proportion to the size of the dog.

The stop should be slight and not too severe. The muzzle is slightly longer than the skull and the lips should be firm, closing tightly. The nose is black. The eyes are almond in shape. Eye color ranges from brown to amber or yellow (preferred). Blue eyes are considered a fault. The ears are small in comparison to the head and are slightly rounded at the tip. They are set well spaced so as to create a triangular cast to the overall shape of the face. Soft ears are to be considered a fault. A long tapered muzzle with well developed powerful jaws is preferred. Flews should be black and tight. Complete dentition and perfect scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Undershot or overshot jaws are highly undesirable. The lips are black. The neck is fairly long and strong with well developed muscles. The shoulders moderately sloping. The forelegs are long, straight and fine boned in comparison to the body. Viewed from the front the forelegs are narrowly spaced, parallel and straight with the elbows close to the body, turning neither in nor out.

The length from the elbow to the ground is slightly more than the distance from the elbow to the withers. The pasterns are strong. Utonagans have a streamlined chest. Their body is fairly long with a level topline from the withers to the croup. A slight slope of the croup is acceptable. The ribs are well formed and long and the loins well muscled and taut with a slight tuck up. When viewed from the rear the hind legs are well spaced and parallel. The thighs are well muscled and powerful with a reasonable bend of the stifle with strong hocks. The paws are webbed. The front paws are large, oval in shape, turning neither in nor out when viewed from the front in a normal stance. The back paws are smaller and when viewed from the rear in a normal stance are preferably forward facing. Dew claws on the hind feet are to be considered a fault. The tail should be evenly furred but not overly feathered and should hang straight to the hock. It is carried straight and high when excited or at a trot.

The tail should not curl over the back or be present in front of the vertical. Spitz/curly tails are to be considered a fault regardless of the degree of the curl. A black tail tip and black diamond shaped scent gland mark are preferable in colored dogs. The gait is long, loping and effortless with a powerful drive from the hindquarters. The coat is thick. A double coat is preferred, preferably with a mane during winter months. Short flat/long flat coat are both acceptable but less desirable. The guard hairs of the outer coat are straight and smooth lying. In longer coated dogs, excessive feathering around the ears, abdomen, legs and tail is not desirable. Coat colors include a grizzled combination of grey, black, tan and buff all with a clearly defined mask, single colors of black, white or apricot or white with a mask. Pied or ink marked colors are undesirable. Utonagans are not guard dogs and were not bred for any specific working ability, but can be trained for many tasks. The original goal was to breed them with the looks of a wolf.

Intelligent and friendly, they generally like all people and get along well with children. They are active, alert and capable of great endurance. Utonagans are energetic and enthusiastic towards most tasks with quick reactions. This breed may howl. The breed does best with an owner who can provide calm, consistent, firm leadership and daily mental and physical exercise. Height: 23 - 28 inches (58 - 71 cm) Weight: 55 - 90 pounds (25 - 41kg) Some are prone to Addison's disease, anal furunculosis, cataracts, cerebellar hypoplasia, cryptorchidism, epilepsy, hip dysplasia and Von Willibrand's disease. They are not usually recommended for apartments, however they can live in an apartment if well trained and properly exercised. Utonagans do best with a fenced-in large yard. Because of their heavy coats, these dogs prefer cool climates. One has to use common sense with respect to maintaining them in the heat by providing adequate shade and air conditioning. Utonagans are active and need a fair amount of exercise, including a daily walk or jog, but should not be excessively exercised in warm weather.