Some might describe the Tamaskan as a “breed-in-progress,” others would insist that the dogs are well past that point. We do know that that Tamaskans were first bred in the early 2000’s from a blend of imported American sled type dogs, Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes and German Shepherd Dogs. Other feral-looking sled dogs were added by Finnish breeders to improve Tamaskans with the ultimate goal of creating a feral looking dog with working ability. The first Tamaskan pups imported into America arrived in 2005 with a litter arriving in 2007. Since that time, Tamaskans have gained in popularity and some estimate that there are over 600 registered Tamaskan Dogs worldwide. In October 2007, a Tamaskan named “Genghis Khan” was portrayed as a wolf in a music video for the band Lucretia Choir, and in November 2013, Tamaskans were recognized by the American Rare Breed Association and the Kennel Club of the United States. One source we found suggested that the Tamaskan may be recognized by the American AKC Foundation Stock Service (FSS), but we can’t find verification for that yet.