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Canadian Eskimo Dog
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group: spitz/northern
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height: m
23-27.5" / 58.4-70 cm, f 19.5-23.5" / 50-60 cm |
| types: |
weight: m
66-88 lbs / 30-40 kg, f 40-66 lbs / 18-30 kg |
| colors: |
any |
| physical traits: |
sturdy, tough |
| hair type: |
doublecoated, short, straight,
long stiff, rough dense topcoat to withstand cold, soft undercoat |
personality/
temperament: |
energetic, alert, curious,
bold, tough, hard-working, strong, agile, vigorous, independent,
primitive, aloof, strong pack instincts, without strict training
will fight one another for dominance and see other pets as
food |
maintenance/
special needs:
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firm discipline, exercise |
| nickname: |
Grönlandshund, 'Kingmik',
Exquimaux Husky, Esquimaux Dog, Qimmiq |
| origination: |
Canada, with the Thule culture
of Inuit (Eskimo people). possibly migrated with the Mongolian
race from the Asian continent to North America |
| bred for: |
draught animal, weight-pulling,
hunting - to locate seal breathing holes, hold and attack
musk ox and polar bears at bay for Inuit hunters, pack dog. |
| identifying traits: |
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| ideal for: |
work, not recommended for family
or city life, country life, outdoors, can endure cold climate, |
| good with kids? |
no |
| of interest: |
can carry up to 33.07 lbs/
15 kg. can withstand high latitudes |
| life expectancy: |
12-13 yrs |
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| kennel clubs: |
ukc-(northern breed dog group),
saku, uk-(working dog group), nzkc-(utility dog group), arba-(Spitz
type dog group) |
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