Kvikkjokk, Swedish Lapland
Greenland dogs as expedition partners, outdoor companions, and living links to an older way of moving through the world.
See expeditionsQimmek — the Greenlandic word for dog. A word that carries thousands of years of human-animal partnership.
We are a small breeding and expedition program based in Kvikkjokk, working with Greenland dogs — one of the oldest working breeds on the planet.
Our founding lines come from Scandinavia's most respected Greenland dog breeders. They are working animals with a genetic memory of extreme conditions, extreme distances, and extreme trust.
Sea ice is melting. Snowmobiles replace dog teams. The population of Greenland dogs dropped dramatically in the last twenty years. The Inuit hunter lifestyle that shaped this animal is changing. We believe we can find it a new purpose.
That job is becoming an honest outdoor companion. A genuine partner for people willing to do the work of building a real relationship.
When working with a Greenland dog, the hardest thing is accepting that there is something bigger than your authority.
This dog knows something. It's in the blood. Some people speak particularly about the eyes — how they look at you, and at the world. And it is hard for a human to surrender that supremacy, to step back from the assumption that they are always the one who knows best.
But if you don't — you end up like Scott attempting the South Pole. Amundsen trusted his dogs. Scott didn't. One came back.
This is why the Greenland dog is considered not very obedient. And rightly so. It is common knowledge that you teach the dog. With a Greenlander, it goes both ways.
A kennel is defined by what it asks of its dogs. Our direction is companionship in outdoor adventure. Dogs that pull the sled, camp together with you, support you in demanding conditions, and form real relationships with humans.
Our first Greenland dogs. Wild Dalarna aims to keep dogs as close to natural conditions as possible. Disciplined, high-performing, with a competitive edge you feel in how they work and how they assess you. Hendrik Stachnau's dogs were the first Greenland dogs to finish the Yukon Quest. Trond and Torvi carry that lineage. They were our first education.
Tinkas kennel has over fifty years of history led by Katinka Mossin — arguably the founding figure of Greenland dog culture on the continent. Her bloodlines are in virtually every kennel that exists today. I spent a winter season there. What I learned is hard to transfer — it lives in practice and keeps unfolding. Gabor and Gusta came with us when I left.
These three came to us through Mike Horn's generosity during his What's Left expedition — a four-year journey begun in 2023 to revisit the places of his adventures. The first months were spent in Greenland. True Greenlanders, born near frozen fjords.
Their mother Sisi is from Malene Olsen's kennel in Sisimiut — her dogs are known for calm and strength. Two qualities that don't always come together. That combination is what we want to carry forward. We are determined to keep the explorer spirit in this kennel. Nothing is impossible — you just have to do it.
Our latest arrival, from Marja Montonen in the coldest part of Finland. Pure working culture — these dogs are bred exclusively for transporting and hunting. Calm, responsive, and with a good sense of humour. This dog is our future foundation. We felt that from the first week.
Multi-day ski expeditions in the Swedish mountains. The dogs carry the weight — provisions, tipi, camp gear — so you can ski properly. You travel further, carry less, camp better.
Multi-day backcountry hikes with one or two Greenland dogs as trail companions and light pack carriers. Learn to move with a working dog. Camp together. Build something real.
Immersive week-long courses in working with Greenland dogs — handling, reading, building trust. Not obedience training. Relationship building. For people considering ownership or wanting deeper understanding.
"It's not just the endless expanse of the mountain landscape, the forests or the lakes that make it a magical place. Above all, it is you with your calm and open nature that makes this place so special. I will forever remember the night I was able to experience the Northern Lights for the first time, together with you and the dogs during a sleigh ride through the dark coniferous forest, when we found ourselves in the middle of a frozen lake covered in meters of snow."
"The setting is remote, quiet, and beautifully untouched — ideal for disconnecting and enjoying nature. One of the highlights is the opportunity to experience dog sledding with rare Greenland dogs, which feels both authentic and deeply connected to traditional northern life. The hosts are knowledgeable and clearly passionate about what they do. If you are looking for a genuine wilderness stay with unique activities rather than a polished resort, this place delivers exactly that."
"Having previously worked with Alaskan teams, Greenland dogs offered me a new mushing and kennel experience. Significantly stronger than those I had experienced before — they both challenged and improved my handling techniques. In only two weeks, getting to know a variety of adventure styles and equipment types allowed me to develop significantly. The experience in true wilderness with Greenland dogs will stay with me forever."
We take small groups and spaces are limited. If you are interested to join or simply want to talk about the dogs — write to us.