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Canadian Eskimo Dog Information
It is estimated that the first Canadian Eskimo Dogs arrived approximately 1100-1200 AD with the migration of the Thule Inuit throughout Canada’s Arctic Region.
These dogs were extremely versatile, used for transportation, hauling sleds and packing. They also assist in hunting, capable of locating seal breathing holes and served as a protector attacking and holding at bay musk ox and polar bears. The dogs were a vital part in everyday survival of the Inuit people and their families. This breed has survived in the harshest terrain in the world, which lead to its demand in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s as the dog of choice for expedition use, thus they have stood at both poles. A Canadian Eskimo Dog can pull twice its weight through the harshest weather and terrain with very little nourishment.
These Sled dog are capable of surviving in extreme temperatures and pulling weights of 99-176 pounds per dog over 15-70 miles a day on snow, or carrying 33 pounds as pack dog in summer. They are also used to locate game and hold it at bay.
Their coat has thick, dense undercoat with hard stiff guard hairs. Outer coat 3-6 inches. In males, a mane over shoulders and neck giving appearance of greater height and bulk than actually exists. Females have shorter coat overall. All colors and markings allowed including solid colours. Pigmentation from black to light brown depending on coat color. Snow nose acceptable.
Males should be 22-27 inches tall and weigh 66-88 pounds. Females should be 19.5 to 23 and a half inches tall and weigh 40-66 pounds.
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