Canadian Eskimo Dog puppies for sale across Canada

Breed history

The Canadian Eskimo Dog is an ancient working breed developed by the Inuit of the Arctic, with roots tracing back to dogs brought over from Siberia thousands of years ago. These dogs were indispensable for survival, used for transportation, hunting seals and polar bears, and enduring extreme Arctic conditions. During the mid-1900s, the breed suffered a steep decline due to government policies, the introduction of snowmobiles, and disease, bringing them close to extinction. Conservation efforts in recent decades have helped preserve the breed, though it remains rare and culturally significant in Canada.