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The breed standard for the Canadian Eskimo Dog is the longest of the standards recognized by the Canadian Kennel Club. Due to the variety of colours, size, and coat type many individuals have problems recognizing a true Canadian Eskimo Dog. This section will inform you of some of the more recognizable features that are common to a Canadian Eskimo Dog.

Height:         Male:     27 1/2"  inches at the shoulder

                     Female:  23' inches" at the shoulder

 

Weight:   Male:   The range is 60-105 lbs (27-48 kg), but closer to 88 lbs (39 kg) when in working condition.

               Female:  The range is 60-80 lbs (28-29Kg), but closer to 65 lbs (39 kg) when in working condition.

Coat Type: It's long outer coat, curved tail, and dense undercoat allow it to work in the world's harshest and coldest environments.

Coat Colour: Any colour or combination of colours are permitted. The most common are black, white, red, gray, silver, and cinnamon (lighter red). 

Eye Colour: Eyes can be any colour except blue. The most common are dark brown, black and yellow.

Temperament: The Canadian Eskimo Dog requires firm training, and it is essential for this breed as they are very determined. They have a hard-earned instinct for survival.

 

 

 

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A small view of the standard

Ears too close  together and  too large

Correct ear set with 4-6" width between

     The Eskimos dogs head should be broad and wedge shaped. The muzzle is tapered and medium length. Eyes are small, wide spaced and place obliquely in the head. The EARS are short, thick and have a slightly rounded end. They are carried erect, turned forward and are covered with dense short hair

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The TAIL is large and bushy and generally carried up or curled over the back. Mature Bitches may on occasion carry their tail down.

	Correct Angulations
	The HIPS on the Eskimo dog appear as pronounced and bony as the spine, and are about the same height as the withers. the legs will be very muscular with the thigh being carried well down towards the hock. The STIFLES are well bent
	Stifles are to Straight

The Hind feet are similar in design to the front but slightly longer. From the rear the legs will appear straight with the HOCKS turning neither in or out.

Disqualifications: Blue eyes, dewclaws on the rear legs, floppy ear, the exception being battle torn ears; clipping or altering the coat by sissoring; no evidence at all of a curled or upright tail in male dogs (recognizing that a tail may occasionally be kept down as a sign of subordination or stress); excessive undershot or overshot jaw

Special Interest: Watching some of these Canadian Eskimo Dog directly out of the Yukon eat can be a startling experience: they can catch an 18-inch frozen fish and down it completely in two bites. It happens so fast, the fish never even touches the ground.

Classifications:
AKC: Not recognized

ARBA: Spitz & Primitive Breeds
CKC: Group 3 - Working Dogs

TKC: Working Dogs
UKC: Northern
FCI: Not recognized
ANKC: Not recognized