Tamaskan Breed description: Character & Co

Breed description and character

The Tamaskan is a relatively new breed. Its breed characteristics are therefore not fully developed yet and can result in various different behavioural patterns. In general, however, the Tamaskan is a friendly, well-balanced dog that is loyal to its owners. Towards strangers it can be rather reserved, but not aggressive. These intelligent, eager to learn dogs like to work together with their humans. They usually get along well with children, dogs and other pets. However, early socialisation at puppy age is still recommended.

Keeping and training

The Tamaskan is suitable as a working dog, sled dog, therapy dog, generally as a companion dog and also as a family dog. It is a very active dog and therefore needs to exercise a lot outdoors. Furthermore, it is a real pack animal and is best kept in the company of other dogs. A small pack or just one other dog is already sufficient. Training them in a consistent, but gentle manner as well as early behavioral training is important and necessary. It is also important to consider your Tamaskan's natural needs. The dogs do not like to be left alone and need a lot of attention and sufficient activity. If this is disregarded, escape attempts, running away or even destructive behaviour can be an unpleasant consequence.

Typical diseases of the Tamaskan

No general breed-typical diseases have yet been recorded for the Tamaskan breed. However, since hip joint dysplasia (HD) and elbow dysplasia (ED) occur in German Shepherds and Siberian Huskies, all official breeders are required to have their dogs (from the age of 12 months) examined and x-rayed if they want to obtain a breeding license. Due to genetic strains from previous crossings, cryptorchidism (undescended testicles) can also occur in the Tamaskan. One testicle remains in the abdominal cavity, i.e. does not descend into the scrotum. In cryptorchidism there is an increased risk that the undescended testicle will degenerate into a tumour. The best therapy is castration, which of course means that the dog can no longer be used for breeding. Dogs that are to be used for further breeding must therefore undergo certain medical examinations (including genetic testing):

• Degenerative myelopathy (genetic test)
• Dwarfism (genetic test)
• Determination of the colour locus (genetic test)
• PRA (eye examination)
• Testicular examination

Interesting facts about the Tamaskan

On the homepage of the Tamaskan interest group IG-Tamaskan, people that are curious about the breed can find all kinds of interesting information about Tamaskan breeding, Tamaskan puppies and more about these unique beautiful dogs. The homepage is still being worked on, but already offers extensive information about the history and breed portrait of this rare dog breed. If you want to buy a Tamaskan, the best place to look is the IG-Tamaskan mentioned above. There, you will find contact addresses of reputable breeders. The breeders of the IG-Tamaskan will advise you with any kinds of questions you might have regarding breeding, nutrition, training, keeping and specifically regarding health problems of your four-legged friend.
A Tamaskan puppy costs about 1800 Euros.