NAME: Canadian Eskimo Dog
OTHER NAMES: Qimmiq, Canadian Inuit Dog, Esquimaux Dog, Exquimaux Husky
ORIGIN: Israel, Palestinian territories, Jordan, Lebanon
SIZE TYPE: Large dog breeds
BREED GROUP: Working dog breeds (AKC)
LIFE SPAN: 12 - 13 years
TEMPERAMENT: Affectionate, Intelligent, Alert, Loyal, Brave, Tough
HEIGHT MALE: 23–28 inches (58–70 cm)
FEMALE: 20–24 inches (50–60 cm)
WEIGHT MALE: 30–40 kg
FEMALE: 18–30 kg
COLORS: Black, White, Red, Grey, Liver, Black & White
OVERVIEW
The Canadian Eskimo Dog is a powerfully built, spitz type dog of medium size with a thick neck and chest and medium length legs. He has a majestic and powerful build that gives the impression that he was built for hard work rather than for speed. During the winter the breed is thickly clothed with a dense, double coat that allows them to easily withstand the rigors of the high Arctic. Females have a shorter coat and are significantly smaller than the males.
BODY TYPE
The body of the Canadian Eskimo Dog gives the impression of great strength and endurance, from a deep, wide and well muscled chest to a well developed loin. There is very little tuck-up at the flank. The spinal column, when felt through the heavy coat, is well pronounced. Above all, the body should be muscular, not fat. Females will have a smaller body than the males.
COAT
Thick and dense, soft undercoat, stiff guard hairs, mane of thicker fur around the neck
COLOR
About any colour, with or without special markings
TEMPERAMENT
Affectionate, Intelligent, Alert, Loyal, Brave, Tough
GAIT
The working gait is a powerful and brisk trot, with the rear legs moving in a line with the front legs, but showing some abduction, particularly in mature males that have done many miles in harness. The abduction is due to a wide stance caused by well developed thighs. It is an efficient gait for heavy pulling day after day. Females are faster and freer in movement than males. Movement should never appear choppy or paddling.
OTHER NAMES: Qimmiq, Canadian Inuit Dog, Esquimaux Dog, Exquimaux Husky
ORIGIN: Israel, Palestinian territories, Jordan, Lebanon
SIZE TYPE: Large dog breeds
BREED GROUP: Working dog breeds (AKC)
LIFE SPAN: 12 - 13 years
TEMPERAMENT: Affectionate, Intelligent, Alert, Loyal, Brave, Tough
HEIGHT MALE: 23–28 inches (58–70 cm)
FEMALE: 20–24 inches (50–60 cm)
WEIGHT MALE: 30–40 kg
FEMALE: 18–30 kg
COLORS: Black, White, Red, Grey, Liver, Black & White
OVERVIEW
The Canadian Eskimo Dog is a powerfully built, spitz type dog of medium size with a thick neck and chest and medium length legs. He has a majestic and powerful build that gives the impression that he was built for hard work rather than for speed. During the winter the breed is thickly clothed with a dense, double coat that allows them to easily withstand the rigors of the high Arctic. Females have a shorter coat and are significantly smaller than the males.
BODY TYPE
The body of the Canadian Eskimo Dog gives the impression of great strength and endurance, from a deep, wide and well muscled chest to a well developed loin. There is very little tuck-up at the flank. The spinal column, when felt through the heavy coat, is well pronounced. Above all, the body should be muscular, not fat. Females will have a smaller body than the males.
COAT
Thick and dense, soft undercoat, stiff guard hairs, mane of thicker fur around the neck
COLOR
About any colour, with or without special markings
TEMPERAMENT
Affectionate, Intelligent, Alert, Loyal, Brave, Tough
GAIT
The working gait is a powerful and brisk trot, with the rear legs moving in a line with the front legs, but showing some abduction, particularly in mature males that have done many miles in harness. The abduction is due to a wide stance caused by well developed thighs. It is an efficient gait for heavy pulling day after day. Females are faster and freer in movement than males. Movement should never appear choppy or paddling.