The Canadian Eskimo Dog Club Of Great Britain

♻️ Recycle Your Ink Cartridges & Support the CED Support Fund!

Did you know you can help raise money for the Canadian Eskimo Dog Club of GB Support Fund just by recycling your used ink cartridges?

Through the Recycle4Charity programme, we receive up to £2 for every cartridge sent in. It’s an easy way to support the breed while keeping waste out of landfill.

👉 Send your cartridges or start collecting for us here:
https://www.recycle4charity.co.uk/Register/507720

Not posting them in? No problem!

We’ll have an ink cartridge donation box at our 25th Anniversary event in September, so feel free to bring them along.

Recycle4Charity - Recycle Ink Cartridges For Charity Recycle4Charity is a free and easy to use inkjet recycling programme, that helps its thousands of members raise funds for charity and non-profit organisations.

🐾☀️ Show Us Your Cool Canines! ☀️🐾

With the heatwave in full swing, our dogs are finding all sorts of creative ways to stay cool paddling pools, shady naps, frozen treats, you name it.

We’d love to see how your pups are beating the heat.
Share your photos in the comments and let’s fill this thread with happy, chilled‑out dogs.

Stay safe, stay cool, and keep those tails wagging.

🌞 Heatwave Reminder for All Dog Owners 🌞

With temperatures soaring, it’s more important than ever to keep our dogs safe and cool. Heatstroke can happen fast even in the shade and many dogs won’t show signs until they’re already struggling.

A few essentials:

Fresh water always available — refill often, especially outdoors

Avoid midday walks — early morning or late evening only

Never leave dogs in cars — not even for a minute

Provide cool resting spots — fans, damp towels, shaded areas

Watch for heatstroke signs — excessive panting, drooling, wobbling, bright red gums

Let’s look out for our four‑legged family members. They rely on us to keep them safe.

🐾 Friday Facts: CEDs vs Top Gear!

Do we have any Top Gear fans here?

If so, you might remember seeing a team of Canadian Eskimo Dog sled dogs in action in the Top Gear Polar Special. Polar explorer Matty McNair and her incredible team of CEDs raced alongside Richard Hammond in an attempt to beat Jeremy Clarkson and James May who were travelling by motor vehicle to the 1996 position of the North Magnetic Pole in Canada.

They didn’t win the challenge, but they showed the world just how powerful, determined, and capable the CED truly is.

At 13:00 on 25 April 2007, both expeditions set out from Resolute.
On 2 May, it was confirmed that the Toyota Hilux had beaten the dog team but the CEDs absolutely won hearts.

A brilliant moment in TV history and a proud showcase of what these dogs were bred to do. ❄️🐺

❄️ Bonus Fact!
Some of the offspring from the Top Gear sled dogs later came to the UK, and that bloodline still continues today. If you’re curious, have a little look for Northwinds in your CED’s pedigree, it might just be there.

Happy Friday, CED lovers! 🐺❄️

🎉 25th Anniversary Show — Entries Now Open!

Join us on 12th September for the Canadian Eskimo Dog Club of Great Britain’s special milestone Single Breed Open Show.

Secure your entry today through Online Show:

Online Show Entry Online Dog Show entry and show catalogue generating system

🎉 Don’t Forget! Our 25th Anniversary Weekend is Coming Up — 12th & 13th September

We’re excited to celebrate 25 years of the Canadian Eskimo Dog Club, and we’d love for you to join us for a fantastic weekend of dogs, activities, and community.

📅 12th September — CED Breed Show
A full day dedicated to showcasing the incredible Canadian Eskimo Dog. A must‑attend for owners, enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the breed.

📅 13th September — Fun Day for All Dogs & Humans
Bring your dogs (all breeds welcome!) and enjoy a day packed with:

Have‑a‑go activities

Stands and stalls

Games and fun challenges

Plenty of opportunities to get involved, meet others, and celebrate together.

Camping is available for the weekend — contact [email protected] for details.

With so much to see and do, why not come along and help us mark this special milestone?

🐾 Friday Fact: Understanding the CED Breed Standard

Did you know the Canadian Eskimo Dog has one of the oldest and most function‑driven breed standards in the Arctic world?

Every feature of the CED was shaped by survival, endurance, and partnership with Inuit communities.

Here are a few standout points from the breed standard:

Powerful Build — The CED is a naturally strong, athletic working dog built for pulling heavy loads over long distances. Their structure isn’t ornamental; it’s functional.

Distinctive Head — A broad skull, wedge‑shaped muzzle, and alert, pricked ears give the breed its iconic expression of readiness and intelligence.

Thick Arctic Coat — Their dense double coat isn’t just beautiful; it’s essential insulation against extreme cold, wind, and snow.

High Energy & Drive — The standard emphasises a bold, energetic temperament. These dogs were bred to work, think, and thrive in challenging conditions.

Natural Movement — A CED’s gait should be effortless and efficient, a powerful, brisk trot, reflecting the stamina needed for sledding and long‑distance travel.

The breed standard isn’t just a checklist — it’s a window into the history, purpose, and resilience of the Canadian Eskimo Dog.

Celebrating it helps us preserve the qualities that make this ancient working breed so extraordinary.

Happy Friday, CED lovers! 🐺❄️

💥 Raise FREE Donations While You Shop!

Did you know you can support the Canadian Eskimo Dog Club of Great Britain every time you shop online — and it won’t cost you a penny?

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🐾❄️ Friday Facts

In 2005, a team of explorers including Tom Avery and sponsored by The Barclays Capital Ultimate North Expedition set out to recreate the legendary journey of Robert Peary, who claimed to reach the North Pole on April 6th, 1909.

Their secret weapon?
A team of Canadian Eskimo Dogs from Matty McNair’s Northwinds Kennel, one of the world’s most respected female polar guides and explorers.

Travelling with sledges loaded only with the supplies Peary himself would have carried, the team pushed across the Arctic ice at extraordinary speed.

And in a remarkable moment of history repeating itself, they beat Peary’s recorded time by just 4 hours.

A modern expedition powered by one of the world’s oldest Arctic working breeds.

Happy Friday, CED lovers! 🐺❄️

Sending huge good‑luck wishes to every Canadian Eskimo Dog exhibitor competing at the World Dog Show 2026, hosted by ENCI over the next few days. This breed carries history, resilience, and heart and so do the people who stand behind them.

May your dogs shine, your efforts be rewarded, and your passion be seen.

We’re cheering for you all the way. ❄️🐕‍🦺✨