Eskimo dog

American  

[es-kuh-moh dawg, dog] / ˈɛs kəˌmoʊ ˌdɔg, ˌdɒg /

noun

1. Also Canadian Eskimo dog one of a breed of strong, medium-sized dogs having a dense, coarse coat, used in Arctic regions for hunting and pulling sleds.

2. any dog of the Arctic regions of North America used for pulling sleds.

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Eskimo dog British  

noun

1. a large powerful breed of sled dog with a long thick coat and curled tail

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Etymology

Origin of Eskimo dog

First recorded in 1865–75

Example Sentences

Taking part are Siberian huskies, Alaskan malamutes, Samoyeds, Greenland dogs and Canadian Eskimo dogs.

From BBC

Alaskan malamutes, samoyeds, Greenland dogs and Canadian Eskimo dogs will be among the breeds taking part in the event.

From BBC

They did have a pet though, an American Eskimo dog.

From New York Times

Teams of Siberian huskies, Alaskan malamutes and Canadian Eskimo dogs will race round a four-mile track on sledges instead of the usual wheeled rigs.

From BBC