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A mate of mine is picking one of these up on Sunday, and I don't know if the seller is stringing her a load of bull. Seller said that they are nice quiet dogs, easy to train, laid back and don't need a huge amount of exersise. Our vet however said that my friend is nuts getting one of these dogs! Also one minute the pups are not ready until 4th dec, but seller said that she can pick him up this sunday?? All seems a bit odd. I have explained all this to her but bless her, she does tend to go round with rose tinted specs on alot!!!
 
katielou_houston said:
This smells like an awful back yard breeder who has fed your friend the biggest pack of lies ever.
Didn't get told there were part wolf as well did she?
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No! Not even I knew that, I know nothing of the breed. Thats quite scary, she is bringing it up the yard everyday, where there are horses (obviously) and other dogs, including a few small terriers. No wonder our vet said she's nuts getting one!
 
They're not part wolf. Well, about as much wolf as a husky anyway!

I've got one who's quiet, laid back and easy to train, although I wouldn't agree with the low exercise bit!

The main problem with inuits is, they're not a 'recognised' breed, they're basically a cross bred between husky, malamute, and GSD so you might get all of the good traits or all of the bad traits in any one dog!
 
There's been a few threads on these and similar crossbreeds if you dig back a few pages - generally speaking though they are big dogs that can have the characteristics of any of the three or more breeds that make them up.

Hip scoring is a must as I can't imagine any scrupulous GSD breeder would allow their top dogs to be used, their average score is indeed higher than any of the breeds used to create them.

They are not quiet in any sense of the word, they 'talk' (howl) like a husky or mal, have a bark like a foghorn from the GSD, if it takes after the husky it won't be easy to train, won't be safe off-lead or around livestock and all of those breeds require a great deal of exercise.

I know several, as well as pure huskies and mals, and whilst they are all without exception lovely dogs they are not for the faint hearted and certainly not the ideal choice for around horses.
 
Tell her to run very fast in the opposite direction - agree with Jenna, they are a mix of very drivey breeds, there might be a few exceptions to the rule, but generally, it's a crapshoot.
 
Jenna500 said:
They're not part wolf. Well, about as much wolf as a husky anyway!

I've got one who's quiet, laid back and easy to train, although I wouldn't agree with the low exercise bit!

The main problem with inuits is, they're not a 'recognised' breed, they're basically a cross bred between husky, malamute, and GSD so you might get all of the good traits or all of the bad traits in any one dog!
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Agree with the above.

They can be lovely dogs, but they are for experienced dog handlers only. They are big and clever and if they're bigger and cleverer than the owner, yikes!

My Inuit is fantastic. Friendly, loving, good recall and enjoys good runs on Blackpool beach - but he is that way through constant training and nit picking!

As for the exercise - if you don't give them something to do, they will find something to do. And it's usually naughty.

Please enjoy laughing at my lack of control of him after he got bored of me re-arranging the lounge......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4qjM542r_c
 
Oberon said:
They can be lovely dogs, but they are for experienced dog handlers only. They are big and clever and if they're bigger and cleverer than the owner, yikes!

My Inuit is fantastic. Friendly, loving, good recall and enjoys good runs on Blackpool beach - but he is that way through constant training and nit picking!

As for the exercise - if you don't give them something to do, they will find something to do. And it's usually naughty.
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Agree with all that!

(loved the video, and lovely dog ... :) )
 
Oberon said:
Agree with the above.

They can be lovely dogs, but they are for experienced dog handlers only. They are big and clever and if they're bigger and cleverer than the owner, yikes!

My Inuit is fantastic. Friendly, loving, good recall and enjoys good runs on Blackpool beach - but he is that way through constant training and nit picking!

As for the exercise - if you don't give them something to do, they will find something to do. And it's usually naughty.

Please enjoy laughing at my lack of control of him after he got bored of me re-arranging the lounge......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4qjM542r_c
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Hilarious!! And what a great name hehe!!! :D
 
I have looked after one in daycare for the past 2 yrs. She is a fabulous dog, great character although very aloof until she knows you. Very clever and has a high prey drive. She is off lead for our walks and is very good but I constantly have to be one step ahead of her and on the lookout for anything that she might find more interesting and decide to p1ss off after! I would NEVER walk her anywhere near livestock or horses beacuse she would be off like a shot. We are very lucky to have a massive beach not far from our house and that is the perfect place to walk her as I can see for miles infront, behind and to the side!

They are definitely not for the inexperienced, they need a LOT of training and IMO you do have to keep on top of them at all times, unlike my own 2 labradors that are ridiculously easy in comparison. Exercise wise I would say it probably varies, some will be more laid back than others. She gets an hour and a half in the morning and is then perfectly happy to sleep right through until about 4pm when we go out again for about 40 mins, she is pretty laid back so that may not be the norm!
 
My friend is having to rehome hers, she was told they have the best traits of both dogs and given all the positives by the breeder but the reality is much different... its just as likely you can get the bad traits of both dogs as well.
 
I know one and she is huge! Lovely dog and quite trainable but big. Owner was told the breed is part wolf and she not only believes it but shares it with everyone in a 'look at me and my incredibly special/unusual/superior wolfdog' kind of stylee!!
 
A total pack of lies!!!
Inuits, like any pulling breed, need loads and loads of exercise, their intelligent minds need to be active. Lovely family pets, great with kids!!! Best breed ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
 
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