Dog Points

Dog Points

Greenland Dogs are the only dog breed north of the Arctic Circle in Greenland.

Please remember:

• Never stand in-between a dog team and the sled.
• Never try to break up a dog fight. 
• Ask your guide before touching any of his dogs. 
• Ask before giving any dog a snack. Some human foods are toxic to dogs and can cause vomiting, seizure and even death. Never feed chocolate, dried fruit or nuts to dogs. 
• Never play with Greenland dogs after they have been fed. The breed is succeptable to a killer condition called bloat, where a full stomach twists and prevents gas from escaping. 
• If dogs are resting leave them alone, they deserve a break too. 
• Whips are used but rarely for discipline. Essentially they are a directional tool. 
• And finally, given the chance dogs will thieve your gloves and have been known to bite camera lenses.