In years past, Igloolik supplied other communities in Nunavut with these dogs. And in Iglulik Isuma Productions' documentary film Nunavut , which depicts Inuit life in the l940s, real qimmiit are used to transport the actors. In many communities, these dogs are back in a big way, but as a slightly different breed, smaller in size. They require doghouses, some even insulated, and nutritional southern dog food. What's more, they have shorter fur.
Tourists can go dogsledding, too.
Dress warmly because weather conditions up here can get cold and wicked without warning. Also, while it's fine to photograph qimmiit from a distance, don't try to pat them as you would pets. These are working animals, and can be aggressive. If you follow this advice, however, you'll find dogsledding to be a lot of fun. X0A 0H0 Canada Tel.