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Canadian
Eskimo dog
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Dog breed group |
Working
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
Canada
for Hunting and pulling sleds. |
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Life expectancy |
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Color |
Variety
of colours |
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Coat type |
Dense
coat which protects it from temperatures that fall far below
freezing. It has a thick, double, standoff coat with no curl
or wave. |
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Exercise needs |
These
dogs have an enormous amount of energy, and their exercise requirements
reflect this. Without exercise and stimulation, boredom will
set in which could lead to destructiveness. |
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Temperament |
The
Canadian Eskimo Dog requires firm training, and it is essential
for this breed as they are very determined. They have a hard-earned
instinct for survival. |
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Good with children |
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Grooming needs |
Brushing should be done once a week to help stimulate new hair
growth, and once a day when it is shedding. |
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Average size (inches) |
20
- 27
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20
- 27
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Average weight (lbs) |
60
- 105
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60
- 105
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Health issues |
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Living conditions |
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Dog
breed description
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The Canadian Eskimo, or Eskimo
Dog is a breed of sled and hunting dog found near the Arctic Circle.
It is believed by some authorities to be representative of a pure breed
25,000 to 50,000 years old and by others to be descended from wolves.
The Eskimo dog is powerfully built and big-boned. Its long, waterproof
outer coat, variable in colour, covers a thick, woolly undercoat.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
Eskimo Dog does not bark but howls like a wolf.
It is also knows as the Esquimaux.
Watching some of these Canadian Eskimo Dog directly out of the Yukon eat
can be a startling experience: they can catch an 18-inch frozen fish and
down it completely in two bites. It happens so fast, the fish never even
touches the ground. |
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