The Canadian Eskimo dog (or Canadian Inuit dog) is a huge dog that weighs between 66 and 95 pounds (30 to 43 kilograms).

The dog has the appearance of a giant husky or malamute. With tiny, pointed ears, the head is wedge-shaped. The eyes are almond-shaped and dark brown to amber in tone. Blue eyes are a sign of impurity. In true husky form, the tail curls over the back. The average age of maturity for Canadian Eskimo dogs is three years, while they achieve full size in about a year.

The coat of the Canadian Eskimo dog is rough and double-coated. White, brown and white, grey, grey and white, red and white, and black and white are some of the hues available. Eskimo dogs in Canada shed or blow coat.

Canadian Eskimo Dog Highlights
Breed Size	Large
Nature	Gentle, Friendly, Playful, Outgoing, Willful
Energy Level	Active
Intelligence	High
Barking Level	Infrequent
Coat Length	Short
Breed Group	Working
Droll Amount	Low
Good with	Familes, Children, Dog
Feed Level	Medium, High
Colour Type	White, liver, grey, black, black and white, red
Other Facts	Easy to groom, easy to train, easy to kept at home, easy for walk.

Dog History

The Inuit or Eskimo people of Canada created the Canadian Eskimo dog around 4,000 years ago. These canines were raised to pull sleds and assist Inuit hunters in the field.

Canadian Eskimo dogs were utilised frequently by explorers to both the North and South poles, including both Peary and Amundson. The dogs were utilised at an Australian Antarctic station until 1992. These canines, who are descendants of the first expedition dogs, are currently based in Minnesota.

The Canadian Eskimo dog is a United Kennel Club-recognized breed. Some canines still remain with their native people, but the dog began to dwindle with the invention of the snowmobile. The breed was nearly extinct in the late 1960s. Because of the Inuits' increasing interest in their cultural history, the breed is making a resurgence in Greenland and elsewhere.

Health and Care

Because of its broad foundation line, the Canadian Eskimo Dog is an usually healthy breed that is not affected by inbreeding. Hip dysplasia, stomach torsion, entropion, cataracts, heat intolerance, and arthritis are among minor health concerns that the breed is prone to, as are other breeds.

Care

Because Canadian Eskimo Dogs are a high-energy breed, they require a high-quality, age-appropriate dog food, which can be purchased or cooked at home (with a veterinarian's supervision and consent). Walrus, seal, caribou, and salmon have all been part of their diet in the past.

This breed is noted for working hard while receiving very little food. As a result, Canadian Eskimo Dogs rarely overeat. Even so, it's critical to keep track of the quantity of food you feed your dog and to cut portions or limit calories if they gain weight. Also, keep in mind that providing too many snacks in addition to normal meals might lead to obesity.

Dog Breed Care Tips and Important Instructions

Brushing your Canadian Eskimo Dog's thick coat once a week can help keep it looking excellent. However, in order to induce shedding of the dense undercoat, this breed requires special brushing in the late summer. A coat rake, as well as matted fur, can aid with this (which can lead to skin problems).

Canadian Eskimo Dogs, like other dogs, require regular nail trimming, ear cleanings, and dental care, which includes at-home teeth brushing as well as annual professional dental cleanings.

Canadian Eskimo Dogs were designed to transport huge loads over great distances, travelling up to 40 miles per day on average. As a result, it should come as no surprise that kids need to be physically active on a daily basis. A simple walk around the block is insufficient. This breed requires a lot of outdoor activity as well as plenty of area to run around.

Even if they do get it, Canadian Eskimo Dogs may search for ways to break away and run about. To prevent climbing and digging, a tall, partially buried fence is essential.

The training of Canadian Eskimo Dogs should begin when they are puppies. Positive, reward-based tactics will aid in the establishment of a pack order with you as the leader, not the dog. And you'll be able to better regulate the breed's guarding characteristics as a result.

Even strangers may be friendly and appreciate attention from Canadian Eskimo Dogs. Early socialisation, on the other hand, is critical for fostering those habits. Even after extensive training, Canadian Eskimo Dogs must be kept away from youngsters. They should also not be let to run loose in unguarded locations.

Feeding

Between the ages of eight and twelve weeks, Canadian Eskimo Dog puppies require four bowls of food every twenty-four hours.

Canadian eskimo dog puppies from 3 to 6 months should be fed three meals every 24 hours.

Puppies should be fed two meals every day from the age of six months to one year.

When your Canadian eskimo dog reaches her first birthday, she usually only requires one meal each day.

Adult Canadian eskimo dogs, on the other hand, consume two smaller meals. It is your obligation to become acquainted with the dietary habits of your Canadian Eskimo Dog.

Adult Canadian eskimo dogs get a balanced diet from high-quality dry dog food, which they can combine with broth, water, or canned food. Fruits and vegetables, cottage cheese, and boiled eggs are all acceptable additions to your Canadian eskimo dog's diet, but they should not account for more than 10% of his or her daily calories. Puppies of Canadian Eskimo Dogs should be fed high-quality, brand-name puppy food. Please limit your intake of "table food," since it can cause vitamin and mineral deficiencies, dental and bone problems, as well as finicky eating habits and obesity. Clean, drinkable water should be used solely, and food and water bowls should be cleaned on a regular basis.

Fun Facts

They are a rare breed.

The Canadian Eskimo Dog has been living and working with the Inuit people of Northern Canada for almost 4,000 years. The dogs were utilised for sled pulling and hunting, and they were devoted friends in the hard environment.

They were on the verge of extinction.

In the 1960s, the Canadian Eskimo Dog was on the verge of extinction, owing in part to the introduction of snowmobiles as a mode of transportation, but also to a mass slaughter of the dogs by RCMP forces on government orders, a fact that has been hotly debated and dismissed as a conspiracy in some circles. This was compounded by the widespread introduction of Huskies to the area, canines with more activity and stamina that finally supplanted the Eskimo dogs.

Breeders are rescuing them from extinction.

By 1963, the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) studbook had just one Canadian Eskimo Dog, and the breed had been declared extinct. With the help of the Canadian government and the CKC, committed breeders began searching distant parts of the Canadian Arctic for purebred Eskimo dogs, which they eventually found. A breeding programme was started, and numbers progressively increased.

Home Training Tips and General Information

To avoid a Canadian Eskimo Dog feeling hesitant and to ensure that they can learn orders quickly, just one person should teach your Canadian Eskimo Dog in the beginning. When there are too many people attempting to teach your Canadian Eskimo Dog at the same time, progress will be slowed.

Positive reinforcement and feedback must be taken advantage of. If a Canadian Eskimo Dog performs admirably, you should praise him and treat him so that he understands what he did was wonderful. Never chastise a Canadian Eskimo Dog for not understanding and obeying directions. Because Canadian Eskimo Dogs aren't as intelligent as humans, they take longer to learn. What you must understand is that they may not simply follow your instructions the first time you educate them; educating a Canadian Eskimo Dog successfully needs repetition. Don't chastise the Canadian Eskimo Dog since he may acquire timidity, which will impede his ability to learn and desire to be broken in. Trainers may offer them treats or food to show their appreciation for your Canadian Eskimo Dog.

One at a time, provide instructions. Attempt to teach him one command at a time. If he can't remember it, simply stick with that talent since adding other lessons would most likely confuse the Canadian Eskimo Dog. Put your trust in the basics.

Keep your tone pleasant when giving instructions so the Canadian Eskimo Dog will eagerly accept your orders. A low, coaxing voice elicits a response from Canadian Eskimo Dogs. If you shout at him, he may become shocked and unresponsive.

Train a Canadian Eskimo Dog in a variety of settings. If you keep your Canadian Eskimo Dog in a single setting, such as your house, he will be unable to adjust to a new location with new people. Take him to a dog park or a walk around the neighbourhood with him. This can help your Canadian Eskimo Dog become used to various breeds and people.

FAQS

Canadian Eskimo Dog Unique Name

Male Name	Female Name
Brownie	Brooklyn
Colby	Camilla
Dane	Candy
Fritz	Cinnamon
Luke	Diva
Maximus	Hannah
Morrisc	Maya
Nero	Miley
Nico	Minnie
Noah	Muffin
Norm	Paisley
Rudy	Sierra
Sarge	Sydney
Sawyer	Zoe
Vince	Butter
Yogi	Cherokee
Arlo	Keesha
Twinkle	Patsy
Volvo	Tessie
Wiz	Frankie