Page 107 - (DK) The Dog Encyclopedia

SPITZ-TYPE DOGS

Canadian Eskimo Dog

HEIGHT 20–28in (50–70cm) Any color
WEIGHT 40–88lb (18–40kg)
LIFE SPAN Over 10 years Any markings allowed.

One of the oldest breeds of sled dog in the world, the Canadian Tail carried up or Short, straight,
curled over back muscular neck
Eskimo Dog, or Inuit Dog, is built for survival in the harshest
conditions. This breed has a natural instinct for running
with a pack and enjoys company, either canine or human.
Training should be firm, ideally with
plenty of fun.
Thick coat Short hair
has coarse lines ears
outer hairs

Deep,
broad chest

Powerful Piebald
jaws

Large, round,
arched feet

Chinook Karelian Bear Dog

HEIGHT 22–26in (55–66cm) HEIGHT 20–22in (52–57cm)
WEIGHT 55–71lb (25–32kg) WEIGHT 44–51lb (20–23kg)
LIFE SPAN 10–15 years LIFE SPAN 10–12 years

Developed as a sled dog at the beginning of the 20th century Developed in Finland, this fearless hunting dog was bred to
in the US, the Chinook is the result of various crosses between challenge big game, particularly bear and elk. The Karelian
mastiffs, the Greenland Dog (see p.100), and shepherd dogs. Bear Dog has a strong fighting instinct, which does not turn into
Active but gentle-natured, this is a fun-loving breed and aggression against people but may cause problems with other dogs.
makes an excellent all-around family dog. This breed is unlikely to settle well into domestic life.

Thicker hair
on neck
Well–defined Medium-
thigh muscles length coat Straight,
coarse-textured,
outer coat
V-shaped ears,
slightly darker
than body Well-defined
white markings

Black and
Ruff of white
Sandy longer hair Slightly
around neck tucked-up
belly
Oval feet with
webbed toes

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