Red and white Canadian Inuit Dog, also known as a Canadian Eskimo Dog, lounging happily in the snow.
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Canadian Inuit Dog (Canadian Eskimo Dog)

The Canadian Inuit Dog, also known as the Canadian Eskimo Dog, is a large working breed indigenous to Canada’s Arctic regions. Recognized by the Canadian Kennel Club as one of the five uniquely Canadian dog breeds, the Canadian Inuit Dog is the official animal of Nunavut. In Inuktitut, specifically the Eastern Baffin dialect, the dog is known as…

Statistics
Dog Breed Group
Working Dogs
Height
23 to 28 inches at the shoulder
Weight
66-88 pounds
Life Span
12-15 years
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