How to Identify a Canadian Eskimo Dog

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Step 1:
Examine the head. It is shaped like a wedge. The muzzle narrows from the mouth and jaws to the tip of the nose.
Step 2:
Measure the ears. They look like triangles and are about five inches apart. The tips are slightly rounded. Canadian Eskimo Dogs hold their ears upright. The ears turn forward, revealing the inner sides.
Step 3:
Look at the eyes. They appear slanted and set widely apart. They are usually black, brown or yellow. True Canadian Eskimo Dogs do not have blue eyes.
Step 4:
Study the tail. It is prominent, thick and hairy. It points upward or bends over the back.
Step 5:
Check the coat. Canadian Eskimo Dogs usually sport the colors white, black, gray, silver or red. Colors appear as solids or in a pattern. Variations in color often appear around the eyes, nose, lips, ears and hips. The fur is compact, extremely so on the belly.
Step 6:
Evaluate body size. Female Canadian Eskimo Dogs average 70 pounds. The average height at the shoulder for females is 23 inches. Males average 82 pounds and stand 27.5 inches at the shoulder.

Tips & Warnings

Older females sometimes hold their tails downward. Dogs in general carry their tails downward when experiencing stress or being submissive.
Do not select Canadian Eskimo Dogs as pets for children. This breed displays strong, instinctive responses to food, fighting and play.

Resources

For more information on the Canadian Eskimo Dog, go to the website of the Canadian Eskimo Dog Club of Canada.

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