ESKIMO DOG

breed of sled and hunting dog found near the Arctic Circle. It is believed by some authorities to be representative of a pure breed 25,000 to 50,000 years old and by others to be descended from wolves. The Eskimo dog is powerfully built and big-boned. Its long, waterproof outer coat, variable in colour, covers a thick, woolly undercoat. The Eskimo dog stands about 51 to 64 cm (20 to 25 inches) high and usually weighs between 30 and 39 kg (65 and 85 pounds).