How long does a Canadian Eskimo Dog live?

The listed lifespan for a Canadian Eskimo Dog is 10–15 years.

How tall is a Canadian Eskimo Dog?

The listed height for a Canadian Eskimo Dog is 23–27.5 in (male), 19.5–23.5 in (female).

Is a Canadian Eskimo Dog good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Canadian Eskimo Dog is 3 out of 5.

When is a Canadian Eskimo Dog full grown?

The growth size band for a Canadian Eskimo Dog is up to 24 months.

Foundation Stock Service

Canadian Eskimo Dog

Canadian Eskimo Dog is a large dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 66–88 lb (male), 40–66 lb (female), height is 23–27.5 in (male), 19.5–23.5 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 10–15 years. AKC describes the temperament as Loyal, Intelligent, Affectionate.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Lifespan10–15 years

Weight66–88 lb (male), 40–66 lb (female)

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

23–27.5 in (male), 19.5–23.5 in (female)

Energy

5 / 5

Shedding

5 / 5

Grooming

5 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 12.5 years is about the same as the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 64 lb is about 4.8 lb heavier than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Canada. The coat is described as 0, 0. The AKC energy score is 5 out of 5, 1.4 points above the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 5 out of 5, so coat cleanup is a regular job. Grooming scores 5 out of 5, so a professional schedule is realistic. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months).

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