Working Dog Group - Eskimo Dog

Developed to haul sleds in and around the Arctic Circle, the beautiful Eskimo Dog probably originated in eastern Siberia, and shared common ancestry with the Alaskan Malamute, Siberian Husky, and Samoycd.

Coat: 6 in long, with a thick undercoat.

Color: Any color, or combination of colors possible

Features: Well-proportioned head; dark brown or tawny eyes; short, firm ears set well apart; broad chest; large, bushy tail.

Size: Height at shoulders: dogs 23-27 in, bitches 20-24 in. Weight: dogs 75-105 lb, bitches 60-90 lb.

Care: Relishes vigorous outdoor exercise, and benefits from regular brushing.

Character: An excellent sled dog of remarkable endurance and a fine guard, which rarely lives indoors with its owners.