Definition von eskimo dog im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
A large dog of a breed used in Arctic regions for pulling sleds and having a thick coat and a plumed tail. Breed of hunting and sled dog found near the Arctic Circle. It is believed by some to be representative of a pure breed 25,000-50,000 years old and by others to be descended from the wolf. It is powerfully built and big-boned, and it stands about 20-25 in. (51-64 cm) tall and weighs 65-85 lb (30-39 kg). Its long, waterproof outer coat, which varies in colour, covers a thick, woolly undercoat. See also spitz