Canadian Eskimo Dog
Descended from dogs brought to North America by the Thule people thousands of years ago, the Canadian Eskimo Dog is both an ancient and exceedingly rare breed.
Illustration courtesy of the American Kennel Club
Quick Facts
Height
Male: 23–28in
Female: 20–24in
Weight
Male: 66-88lb
Female: 40-66lb
About this Breed
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Most Related Breed
Chinook
Created in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Chinook dog breed made his name on Admiral Byrd’s first Antarctic expedition in 1928. These days he’s a multipurpose dog who’s happy hiking, competing in agility and other dog sports, pulling a sled or other conveyance, and playing with the kids.
View this BreedFavorite Names
For Males
- Asik
- Bo
- Chu
- Clapton
- Panda
- Tuki
For Females
- Arcticice Qimmiq Dawn
- Arcticsun Qimmiq Cream Brûlée
- Birdie
- Bunniq
- Elsa
- Nuna
Common Locations
- Alberta, Canada
- Alaska, United States
- Nunavut, Canada
- Quebec, Canada
- Washington, United States
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Maine, United States
- Ontario, Canada
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