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98 GUIDE T O BREED S

CANADIAN ESKIMO DOG

THIS FRIENDLY DOG NEEDS A FIRM HAND BUT IS HAPPY BELONGING TO A HUMAN “PACK” KC

Height range One of the oldest breeds of sled dog in the world, the Canadian Short hair
20–28 in (50–70 cm) Eskimo Dog, or Inuit Dog, is built for survival in the harshest conditions. lines ears
Weight range This breed has a natural instinct for running with a pack and likes
40–88 lb (18–40 kg)
company, either canine or human. Training should be firm, ideally
Life span Over 10 years with plenty of fun.
Origin Canada

Other colors Powerful
jaws
Short, straight,
muscular neck
Tail carried
up or curled
Any color over back
Thick, piebald
Deep, coat has coarse
broad chest outer hairs

Large, round,
arched feet

GREENLAND DOG

THIS DOG HAS GREAT STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE AND LOVES OUTDOOR ACTION FCI

Height range The classic sled dog of polar expeditions, the Greenland Dog was used by Small,
20–27 in (51–68 cm) Arctic peoples for hunting and transportation long before European and wide-set
ears
Weight range American explorers discovered its worth. Powerful, strong-willed, and
60–106 lb (27–48 kg)
stubborn—though generally good-natured—
Life span Over 10 years this dog needs patient training
Origin Greenland and does best in the hands
of an expert.
Bushy tail curls
loosely over back

Other colors

Any color Hair forms long
“breeches” on
hindquarters
Thick, weatherproof
Muscular, coat is dark above
compact body Sturdy, heavily and light below
boned legs
Large feet
with thick hair
between toes

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