Greenland Dog (Chien du Groenland)

💬 A polar athlete for true adventurers

If you love action, nature, and dogs that don't back down, the Greenland Dog is a true snow warrior. Used by the Inuit for over 4000 years and even by the Vikings, this tough breed is built to survive in the Arctic. Powerful, enduring, and ultra-determined, it has the spirit of a leader who never gives up.

🐕 A rugged physique

This polar spitz is muscle and robustness in XXL mode. With its thick coat, it can withstand the cold without flinching and loves to move. Its thing? Pulling sleds, running on snow, and working in a pack. This is not a lap dog; it needs space and movement!

📊 In brief

• Weight: 32-38 kg (males) / 30-35 kg (females)

• Height: 56-65 cm (males) / 50-60 cm (females)

• Life expectancy: 12-14 years

• Physical activity: 2 to 3 hours/day minimum, otherwise it becomes unmanageable

• Hypoallergénique : Nope

🔥 Personality & compatibility

• Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (smart but stubborn)

• Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (attached to its clan)

• Protective: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (rather neutral)

• Playful: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (always ready to have fun)

• Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (it communicates but not non-stop)

• Obedient: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (independent, it does its own thing)

• Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (strong instinct, watch out for small animals)

• Calm: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (relaxed at home but needs to let off steam)

• Sporty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (made for action)

• Independent: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (likes his autonomy)

🔍 Adaptation & lifestyle

• Children: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (okay if well socialized)

• Animals: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (good socialization required)

• Strangers: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (not super sociable but not aggressive)

• Apartment: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (nope, he needs a big garden and space)
  ⚠️ Note: This is NOT a city dog or an indoor dog. He needs cool temperatures and an active owner who can provide long outings.

🛠 Hygiene & maintenance

• Maintenance difficulty 🔧: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (needs coat management)

• Maintenance cost 💰: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (fairly reasonable)

• Grooming frequency ✂️: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (regular brushing, especially during shedding)
  ⚠️ Advice: His thick coat requires good brushing to avoid tangles and keep the skin healthy. And of course, he needs physical activity to stay in top shape.

💸 Budget

• Purchase price 🏷: 900-1100€

• Average annual cost 💰: 450-650€ (food, care, equipment)