The Canadian Eskimo Dog Club Of Great Britain

25/09/2026

🐾 Friday Fact: Canadian Eskimo Dog or Greenland Dog

We've been skirting around this fact for some time, but now it's time to address it!

One of the reasons our historical facts are not always as straightforward as we'd like is that the Greenland Dog and the Canadian Eskimo Dog were once considered the same breed. They share common ancestors and a closely intertwined history. Sometimes all we can check is the locations the dogs came from or lived to confirm which side of the fence they sit historically.

Thanks to modern science and genetic research, they are now recognised as two separate breeds. However, make no mistake, they are still very closely related and share much of the same heritage, history, and working background.

Understanding this relationship helps explain why historical records, photographs, and written accounts can sometimes be difficult to attribute to one breed or the other.

What's in a Name?

Over the years, you may have come across a variety of names used for what we now recognise as the Greenland Dog and the Canadian Eskimo Dog. This can make researching their history a little confusing.

Some of the names you may encounter in historical records, books, and articles include:

• Grønlandshund
• Kalaallit Qimmiat
• Greenland Husky
• Qimmeq Qimuttoq
• Canadian Inuit Dog
• Qimmiq or Qimmit
• Canadian Husky
• Esquimaux Husky
• Esquimaux Dog
• Kingmik

This is particularly true in older accounts, where the Greenland Dog and Canadian Eskimo Dog were frequently grouped together or referred to interchangeably.

Have you come across any of these names before while researching the breed? Let us know in the comments! 🐺❄️

📸 Photos courtesy of Alanna Blaney and Jack (2 years old) the Greenland Dog, and Racheal Bailey and Chase (1 year old) the Canadian Eskimo Dog

23/09/2026

🐾 CEDCGB Salisbury Plain Trek – February 2027! 🇬🇧❄️

The Canadian Eskimo Dog Club of Great Britain is gearing up for an unforgettable Trek on Salisbury Plain this coming February 2027 (dates TBC)!

Join us for an adventure across the plains whether you’re backpacking, cycling, scootering, running rigs, or riding quads, there’s a distance for everyone.

🐕 All breeds welcome
🌨️ Various distances
📅 More info coming soon!

Let’s celebrate the spirit of teamwork, endurance, and the incredible bond between dogs and their humans.

21/09/2026

Our 25th Anniversary celebration wasn't just about the show ring! 🎉🐶

Here are some photos of the organisers' dogs trying out some of the exciting events throughout the day, including Dry Mushing, Fast K9, and Weight Pulling. They certainly kept themselves busy!

20/09/2026

Thanks to the fantastic team at Prime Veterinary Practice Chesterfield, one lucky winner will receive:
🏆 Vouchers for reproductive services OR one FREE semen collection.

20/09/2026

20/09/2026

Now for some photos from our 25th Anniversary Fun Dog Show! 🐾

All of the dogs were wonderful, and every participant received some goodies kindly provided & sponsored by Josera.

A special thank you to Heather Vines from Prime Veterinary Practice for judging the show and helping to make the day such a success. Your support and expertise were very much appreciated.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped us celebrate this special milestone! 🎉🐶

19/09/2026

Weight Pull season is almost upon us! With just two weeks to go, we think it's about time we let you all get your entries in.

Entries can be made here:

https://canadianeskimodogclub.com/working-section/working-weight-pull-dog-program/weight-pull-dates/

You'll find both a card payment link and bank details on the entry form. However, if you miss the BACS details, they are listed below:

The Canadian Eskimo Dog Club of Great Britain
Account Number: 63440079
Sort Code: 20-85-93
Reference: WP + Your Surname

We look forward to seeing you and your dogs at the start of another great Weight Pull season!

Weight Pull Dates UK WEIGHT PULLS 2026/2027 Weight Pull Events Following the success of previous seasons, weight pull events are returning to Brooksby College in partnership with AMCUK and CEDCGB. The 2026/2027 season schedule is currently being finalised and will be announced soon. Stay tuned for u...

19/09/2026

🎉 LAST CHANCE TO ENTER! 🎉

Our Anniversary Show Raffle will be drawn LIVE TOMORROW at 7pm, and there's still time to get your entries in! 🍀

Thanks to the fantastic team at Prime Veterinary Practice Chesterfield, one lucky winner will receive:

🏆 Vouchers for reproductive services OR one FREE semen collection ✅ Collection ✅ Assessment ✅ Freezing ✅ Total prize value of £330

📅 Prize valid until December 2027 📍 Vouchers are non-transferable

🎟 Entries are just £5 each

Enter here: https://buy.stripe.com/14A6oJgJd2bqaSl9LQ4ZG0r

Don't want to pay by card? No worries, we can also accept payments by BACS:

The Canadian Eskimo Dog Club of Great Britain
Account Number: 63440079
Sort Code: 20-85-93
Reference: Raffle + Your Surname

Once you've made your payment, please email your contact details to [email protected].

We'll be drawing the winner LIVE on Sunday 20th September at 7pm, so don't miss your chance to win this fantastic prize and support our anniversary celebrations at the same time.

Good luck everyone! 🤞🍀

18/09/2026

❄️📚 Friday Fact — A Perfect Arctic Read for a Relaxing Weekend

After such a busy weekend, we think everyone deserves a quiet moment with a good book — and here’s one you can enjoy online.

A Winter Circuit of Our Arctic Coast is a classic travel and exploration book written by Hudson Stuck, first published in 1919.
It offers a vivid, first‑hand account of an extraordinary winter journey made by dog‑sled around the entire Arctic coast of Alaska during the winter of 1917–1918.

🧭 The Mission Behind the Journey
Unlike commercial or purely adventurous expeditions, Hudson Stuck — an Episcopal Archdeacon of the Yukon — undertook this grueling circuit with a deeper purpose. His mission was to conduct a general inquiry into the conditions of the Indigenous Inuit (then referred to as “Eskimo”) populations living along Alaska’s Arctic coast.

Throughout the narrative, Stuck documents his investigations into the physical, mental, moral, religious, domestic, and industrial circumstances of the communities he visited. He also evaluates what government and religious organisations were doing to help and highlights the areas where support was urgently needed.

And of course, he completed this entire journey using our favourite sled dog the Canadian Eskimo Dog.

To access the archive and book use the link below: https://archive.org/details/wintercircuitofo00stucuoft

16/09/2026

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