Breed Characteristics
| Type: | Mix |
| Family: | Wolflike |
| Origin: | Europe |
| Life Span: | 11-15 Years |
Utonagan Build Information
The Utonagan is a dog originally bred in England by crossing the Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute, and German Shepherd. Although there is no wolf lineage in them, they have similar large, strong, and muscular bodies with dense, soft coats that come in gray, brown, silver, and white.
| Size: | Large |
| Length (Male): | 27-33 in. |
| Length (Female): | 22-24 in. |
| Weight: | > 65 lbs |
Behaviour and Personality
Intelligent and friendly, they tend to get along well with people of all ages and can be trained to do many tasks. These energetic dogs do best under calm, consistent, and firm owners. Utonagan dogs are not recommended for apartment living or warm climates due to their dense coats. Highly active, they need plenty of exercise, including daily walks and jogs, though they should not be exercised heavily in hot weather.
| Activity Level: | Very Active |
| Affection Level: | Very Affectionate |
| Kid Friendliness: | Very Friendly |
Appearance
| Colors: | Chocolate, Gray, Silver, White |
| Shedding: | Seasonal |
| Grooming: | Medium Maintenance |
| Coat Type: | Soft |
Utonagan Pet Insurance
When adding a dog or cat to your family you want to make sure your pet is happy, healthy and protected. During its lifetime your pet is exposed to many illnesses and diseases and some breeds are affected by a congenital disease which is a condition existing at birth. At these moments when your pet is ill or maybe needs surgery, you want to be protected for the unexpected and high veterinarian costs.
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Breed Talents and Facts
| Training: | Easy |
| Hunting Companion: | Yes |
| Jolly for Jogging: | Yes |
| Retrieving Skills: | Yes |
