Canadian Eskimo Dog

The Canadian Eskimo dog is considered one of the world's rarest breeds, with fewer than 300 dogs remaining in 2018. They have introduced to North America from Siberia around 1,000 years ago, and their numbers have been declining since the 1960s.

The invention of the snowmobile and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) dog kills of 1950-1970 both contributed to a decline in their numbers. Up to 20,000 Canadian Eskimo Dogs were killed by the police in order to deliberately disrupt the dogs' way of life, and the breed has never recovered. Gastric torsion, entropion (when the eyelid folds over itself), heat intolerance, and arthritis are also common in this breed. Canadian Eskimo Dogs are also known for being territorial and overreacting to little disturbances, making them unsuitable for families with youngsters.

Breed: Canadian Eskimo Dog
Area of Origin: Canadian
Height: 20–28 inches
Weight: 40–105 pounds
Price: $8,750
Life Expectancy: 10 to 15 years