The Inuit Dog Association was formed by a group of Inuit Dog enthusiasts who want to raise the quality of the breed and gain positive publicity and exposure.

The goal of the Association is to gain UK Kennel Club recognition for the breed. One of our key roles is to educate.

We hold seminars for breeders and have published booklets giving guidelines as to what we expect from a good breeder. We are here to offer help and advice to all our breeders and will make home visits if that is required by the breeder.

We travel around the country during the year attending local events wherever there is an opportunity to bring this breed to the attention of the public and we are willing to give talks and demonstrations at public events.

We also hold two-day events around the country which are geared at involving anyone with a Northern Inuit Dog – whether they are breeders who are seriously into showing, or competition obedience owners or just families with a beloved pet. There is something for everyone and the public is also welcome to come and meet the dogs.  

We hold clicker training workshops, K9 Multisport workshops, Ringcraft workshops, basic Agility workshops and demonstrations as well as fun and games – so everyone can join in.

The Inuit Dog Association is also working with the Kennel Club to promote responsible ownership and in this respect we hold a KC Good Citizen Award Bronze test at each of our events – which is run by the KC Good Citizen Scheme and KC appointed judges.

If anyone is interested in promoting the breed in their area we have information packs available.

We frequently consult with the KC with regard to health and breeding issues and are taking their advice on the way forward with this new breed. We have instigated a breeding programme aimed at improving the health and vitality of the breed and this is being done with a group of participating breeders to ensure the integrity and future of the breed.

We are always available to offer advice to anyone interested in the breed and can put them in touch with their nearest breeder or litter. We also offer help and advice on diet, training, behaviour and health – and if the person on the end of the phone doesn’t know the answer they can put you in touch with someone who does.

We also have a re-homing scheme and rescue fund – with a network of volunteers willing to foster until new homes are found.   However, we are aiming at educating owners and breeders so that dogs needing to be re-homed will be a thing of the past.

      For further advice please use the contacts on the committee page.