Canadian Eskimo Dog (CED)

The Thule people, the ancestors of today's Inuit, were the first people to use dogs as draft animals, hunting aids, and guards (especially against polar bears). This is how the Canadian Eskimo Dog was born. The Canadian Eskimo Dog originated in Alaska, the homeland of Inuit culture. From there, the Thule people and their dogs spread eastward into the Canadian Arctic and Greenland 800 to 1,000 years ago. The Canadian Eskimo Dog thrived in the Canadian Arctic until a series of events starting in the 1950s threatened its extinction. The first event was the forced relocation of the Inuit from seasonal camps to permanent settlements established by the Canadian government. As the relocation took place, the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) shot dogs that obstructed the relocation. The second event was a devastating outbreak of distemper in the early 1960s, along with diseases like rabies and canine hepatitis, which decimated thousands of Inuit dogs in Canada's eastern Arctic. The third event was the introduction of snowmobiles, which destroyed the partnership between the Inuit and their dogs. There were once an estimated 20,000 IEDs living in the Canadian Arctic. Between 1960 and 1970, there were reportedly only a few hundred left. In 1972, thanks to the efforts of the Eskimo Dog Research Foundation, a revival of Inuit dogs began in the Northwest Territories. The existing IED breed comes from animals bred by this foundation. All colors and markings are possible. We have been breeding IEDs for years. They are different. They are special. There are currently only around 500 of them worldwide. Breeding requires the few breeders to work closely together to ensure the greatest possible genetic diversity, as this is the only chance these dogs have for future survival. They are still considered an endangered breed. Anyone interested in getting to know these wonderful dogs and/or considering a puppy can contact us anytime! We're happy to support you!