Tamaskan

History
The Tamaskan dog is a fairly new breed, having only been developed in the 1980s. The origins of the breed can be traced back to a group of five Husky-type dogs that were imported into the United States during the 1980s. These dogs were crossed with Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes, and German Shepherds to create new breed that would resemble wolf in its appearance, while displaying the obedience and intelligence that are characteristic of domesticated dogs. The breed was then exported to Finland for additional development. 

Temperament
Despite its wild appearance, the Tamaskan dog is actually quite a gentle breed. Sweet and affectionate, they will do well as family pets or companions to singles. They get very attached to their owner and form a very strong bond to their family. Tamaskans won’t tolerate being left alone for long periods of time. They are prone to developing separation anxiety. In addition to being very devoted to their closest humans, these dogs are also very friendly and generally have an extroverted personality. All things considered, it’s safe to say that this breed likes to be around people and they tend to get along well with children.
Don’t forget that these dogs are intelligent and active. As a result, they do require a good deal of exercise as well as mental stimulation to prevent boredom (which can lead to the development of problem behaviors). They need owners who can keep up with their physical and mental needs to thrive. As a working dog breed, they tend to be at their best when they have a task, so consider training them for one of the popular dog sports as an alternative. Tamaskans generally do well in agility, canine freestyle, pulling, mushing, or flyball. 

Upkeep
The Tamaskan dog is bred to be a working breed, so it has fairly high energy levels and requires plenty of exercise. This breed requires a long daily walk or jog as well as plenty of mental stimulation. Training this breed for obedience, agility, working trials, and other dog sports is a great way to supplement his exercise needs. When it comes to grooming, the Tamaskan is not high-maintenance. A weekly brush will be all it takes to keep their lupine-like fur looking its best. However, these dogs will go through a heavy moulting season twice a year and will shed more during this period. To make it more manageable for you and your pet, you’ll have to brush them every day during this period.

Breeders

Unfortunately there are no breeders in NZ currently for the Tamaskan, however, there are a couple of breeders in Australia and one Tamaskan dog has been imported to NZ from Booma Tamaskan.

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Breed information sourced from: https://www.petguide.com/breeds/dog/tamaskan/
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