It was bred from unknown breeds imported from North America and crossbred with the German Shepherd Dog, Alaskan Malamute, Siberian Husky, and possibly the Samoyed dog. It was intended to be a family pet that looked like a wolf. The Northern Inuit Dog is of medium to large build, athletic but never racy. Females should be between 23 and 28 inches (58–71 cm) tall and weigh around 55–84 pounds (25–38 kg), while males should be between 25 and 30 inches (58–81 cm) tall and weigh 79–110 pounds (36–48 kg). The dog should have a double coat and a straight tail (Sickle when excited) – curly tails are considered a fault. All breeding stock are health tested for Hips, Elbows, eyes along with some parentage OSD3 (A form of Achondrodysplasia) which tests have been assisted with via AHT (Animal Health Trust) and DM (Degenerative myelopathy).