The Breed

The Arctic regions of Canada approximately 2000 years ago became home to the Thule culture of Inuit people. The land was cohabited by the Inuit and their dogs. The dogs were an adherent, important and vital part assisting in everyday survival of the Inuit and their families. The dogs provided the means of travel by sled, assisted in hunting and served as protectors. Their estimated time of arrival is approximately 1100 – 1200 AD.

These dutiful dogs have stood at both poles, north and south, serving nearly all the famous names in Arctic and Antarctic exploration. With such a rich and proud history, they have been commemorated and adorned over the years with a stamp (1988) and a fifty-cent piece (1997). There is now only 279 registered Canadian Eskimo Dogs in existence, this number has been verified and confirmed by the Canadian Kennel Club.

The Canadian Eskimo Dog Club, and its members are dedicated to the preservation and future survival of the Canadian Eskimo Dog, promising it a place in our future history and tradition. Through promotion and participation we hope that more parties will be willing to undertake the responsibility and dedication of this indigenous canine and work with the existing breeders to increase the genetic pool of registered stock. Those already involved are working diligently to increase numbers, ensure genetic diversity, and maintain the working integrity of the Canadian Eskimo Dog.

The Club promotes purebred registered Canadian Eskimo Dogs, all breeders associated and showcased breed and maintain pure stock registered with the Canadian Kennel Club.

The Club newsletter “Qimmiq” Voice of The Canadian Eskimo Club of Canada is published four times yearly. Full of interesting and informative articles, tips, stories and pictures it is a great way to keep up to date and in touch.

Thank you for your interest in the Canadian Eskimo Dog and The Canadian Eskimo Dog Club of Canada we trust that you will enjoy our site and learning about this magnificent breed.

The Canadian Eskimo Dog Club of Canada is not associated with the Inuit Sled Dog International or the National Esquimaux Dog Association.