I am a beginner dog owner and canicross runner. I have some plans on getting a second dog if I manage to prove myself worthy in 2-4 years. After reading a lot about many breeds, Tamaskans seems to be the best choice. So feel free to ask me anything and everything, because I will be reading and asking many questions!
So here is little bit about me and my four legged family:
Morta (me): female, 24 y.o., programmer, art and paleontology enthusiast
Laka: female, 12 y.o., domestic long haired cat, fixed, rescue, adventure cat, fat cat (working on getting fit), not a free roam cat (home only)
Medutis: male, 1 y.o., mutt (possibly West Siberian laika mix), fixed, rescue, canicross dog, obedience in training dog, fit dog (working towards conditioned)
What my priorities while taking care of my pets:
-1 or 2 yearly vet visits and health check
-training and mental exercises
-fitness
-food only super/ultra premium, human grade
-hygiene and beauty
-safety for each pet (not allowed to be alone with access to each other unsupervised)
Why Tamaskans?
Basically if I start doing canix sports and have enough resources (time, love, enthusiasm, space... basically you name it) then I would start planning on getting another dog. And I think that Tamaskan dog breed is on of the most fitting my requirements:
-big/huge dog breed
-mushing dog breed
-primitive dog breed (I just love them, idk why)
-agouti/wolf grey color pattern coat (my mutt has this pattern, I think this is why I fell in love with this type of coat)
-cold climate loving breed
-trainable if possible (primitive + mushing and I want trainable.. yeah, dream on dear me

-low prey drive (same as trainable... hope that it is true that Tamaskans are the mushing breed with lowest prey drive)
What are the requirements for me to start seriously plan on getting a Tamaskan pup?
-In 2-4 years I must start running canicross professionally (first participation in canicross race is planned this spring)
-I must prove myself that i can train my rescue mutt. In order to do that, I have to fully understand how to train primitive breeds, low food motivation dogs and etc. How to deal with traumatized rescue dogs and make them friendly to all. Also: my plan for my mutt is perfect city dog, perfect off leash hiking dog, rally obedience dog.
P.S.: I have an Instagram account, but right now I am on a hiatus due to sudden change of lifestyle and lack of a good camera. Visit if you are interested: https://www.instagram.com/laka_and_medutis/