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Workinglarge🌍 Canadasled and freighting dog
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Hardy, loyal, alert, driven
Popularity
497
Arctic sled dog bred for draught and hunting; tough, vocal, and thrives in cold work.
Lifespan
10–15 years
Coat
thick dense coat with hard, stiff guard hairs and a dense undercoat
Colors
white, black and white, red and white, agouti
Male height
23–28 in
Female height
20–24 in
Male weight
60–95 lb
Female weight
50–85 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
5
Trainability
3
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
4
Prey drive
1
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
1
Novice owner friendly
1
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
3
Care & environment
Shedding
4
Grooming
3
Drooling
1
Coat length
4
Exercise needs
5
Heat tolerance
1
Cold tolerance
5
