| Description: This very rare breed requires firm training, which is essential for this breed as they are very determined. They have a hard-earned instinct for survival. A Canadian Eskimo Dog can pull twice its weight through the harshest weather and terrain with very little nourishment.
It’s believed that the first Canadian Eskimo Dogs called "Qimmiq" (which simply means dog) by the Inuit, arrived around 1100-1200 A.D. 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 have 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.
Other Names: Presa Canario
Height: Female 23 inches, Male 27 inches
Weight: Female 60-80 Ibs, Male 60-105 Ibs
Colors: Any colour or combination of colours are permitted. The most common are black, white, red, gray, silver, and cinnamon (lighter red).
Coat: It's long outer coat, curved tail, and dense undercoat allow it to work in the world's harshest and coldest environments.
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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Care and Training: The Canadian Eskimo Dog's basic health needs are easily met by providing nutritious food, proper grooming, annual visits to the veterinarian, vaccinations, and lots of exercise.
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Activity: These powerful dogs were born to pull and will go all day in harness. They need lots of outdoor exercise and revel in sub-freezing temperatures.
Living Environment: Complete with a well-ventilated doghouse and / or some other form of shading and protection from the elements would be adequate, if the dog is to remain outdoors. Many owners add straw to the sleeping area during the winter season for additional warmth. For the dog that is allowed into the house, it is suggested that a crate be available for him to sleep in, as their natural instinct is to find a den or cave-like structure for shelter, and it will also keep him out of trouble while the owner is away.
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Country of Origin: Canada
History: It is estimated that the first Canadian Eskimo Dogs called "Qimmiq" (which simply means dog) by the Inuit, arrived approximately 1100-1200 A.D. 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 every little nourishment.
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