Utonagan
The Utonagan (pronounced /ˌjuːtɵˈnɑːɡən/) is a breed of dog that resembles a wolf, but in fact is a mix of three breeds of domestic dog: Alaskan Malamute, German Shepherd, and Siberian Husky.
History
The Utonagan and Northern Inuit were created from 5 rescue dogs of unknown origin imported to the UK from America in 1987. Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute and German Shepherd were added. The original dogs were bred by Edwina Harrison, who advertised them as wolf-dog hybrid. Buck, the founding father, looked like an Alaskan Malamute. His more wolf-like pups were prized for breeding. The Utonagan and the Northern Inuit originally came from the same stock, but the Utonagan Society further developed its lines by returning to stock from the conceptual breeder. They are now considered two separate breeds. The name Utonagan was found in a book of Native American mythology by one of the original breeders, Lyn Barraclough. It was then suggested by Brian Jenkins, her partner, as the breed name. It is originally from a Chinook tale where Ut!ô'naqan is interpreted as "Spirit of the Wolf".
Appearance and Size
The Utonagan is medium in size and well-muscled, but with a slender build so as to resemble a wolf as closely as possible. The breed has a thick double coat that appears quite different in winter and summer. The guard hair is straight and slightly coarse to the touch. The pelage can be silver grey, cream, or brown with black overlay and a characteristic wolf mask. It also comes in all white, all black and Ink Marked, meaning white with markings of brown, silver or black which look like ink spilled on blotting paper
Personality
The Utonagan is often described as being of superb temperament and is also often talked about as a wonderful family dog and companion. They love the company of people, and get along well with cats and smaller dogs. The Utonagan is not a guard dog, and will lick a stranger rather than bark at them. Utonagan will howl, from time to time.
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Videos of Utonagans
Lord of the Rings litter (British Utonagan Puppies)
wolfalike dogs without the wolf (NO WOlF CONTENT)
Utonagan up the river feb 9th 2011
Tiva and Skyla, Ty-Ohni British Utonagan, wolfalike dogs with NO wolf content. www.ty-ohni.biz
Neral utonagan meeting Kita (2)
another wee video of the Neral dogs (Niwin, Cochese, Nashya, Itoga and Nanuq) meeting a Utonagan bitch named Kita and having a play with her www.britishutonagan.com
british Utonagan = Mayhem!!
Big girls and puppies running riot lol. Pups start to leave home in the next few days so thought I should get a wee video of them all together.
Utonagan - Neral litter #2 puppies at 3 weeks old
these gorgeous little white fuzzies are 3 week old Utonagan pups...just starting to really get on the move...thay are sooo cute! www.britishutonagan.com
Kato's Hackles | Utonagan Puppy | 5 Months
Meet Kato a stunning British Utonagan x Siberian Husky puppy. Here he's 5 months old and thinks he's a hyena. He's trying (and failing) to incite the other dog to play with funny hackles in full force... Welcome to the world of this wonderful addictive breed! For more info: www.britishutonaganassociation.com
blue Merle rough collie ,tri rough collie utonagan wee mongrel
my blue Merle rough collie her tri daughter!!wee mongrel n utonagan i rescued .. all dogs live in doors and are great friends!!they love to play in the snow.. winter 2010 dont know how 2 edit so all u will here is them barking lol
Kato's Pulling Poses | Utonagan Puppy | 7 Months
Meet Kato a stunning British Utonagan x Siberian Husky puppy. Here he's 7 months old and pulling some nice poses to show his breeder and friends how he's growing up and how his coat is changing... Welcome to the world of this wonderful addictive breed! For more info: www.britishutonaganassociation.com
Utonagan up the river feb 9th 2011
Kiah and Eddie, Ty-Ohni British Utonagan, wolfalike dogs with NO wolf content. www.ty-ohni.biz
Kato VS Apple Tree | Utonagan Puppy | 15 weeks
Meet Kato a stunning little British Utonagan x Siberian Husky puppy. Here he's 15 weeks old and arguing with an apple tree for giving up it's fruit. Which it should. Cause it tastes nice. Welcome to the world of this wonderful addictive breed! For more info: www.britishutonagan.com
Border Collies & Utonagan @ Greenbooth reservoir
The Pack of dogs having fun in the water at greenbooth reservoir,rochdale,uk..
Neral Utonagan meet Kita
a wee video of the Neral dogs (Niwin, Cochese, Nashya, Itoga and Nanuq) meeting a Utonagan bitch named Kita and having a play with her www.britishutonagan.com
