74% Compatible
One of few recognized dog breeds with recent documented wolf ancestry, created through controlled breeding.
Only dog breed with six fully developed toes on each foot, a trait evolved for cliff climbing!
Developed in 1955 in Czechoslovakia through systematic breeding of German Shepherds with Carpathian wolves, creating military and border patrol working dogs.
Developed along Norwegian coastal regions during the 1600s, these dogs were bred to hunt puffins and other seabirds in narrow cliff crevices of the Lofoten Islands.
Needs extensive socialization, high-intensity exercise, and experienced handling. Regular grooming during shedding seasons and consistent training essential.
Requires specialized diet management, regular exercise with climbing opportunities, and careful monitoring of digestive health. Early socialization important.