The Canadian Inuit Dog

As ruggedly beautiful as the circumpolar north in which it evolved, the Canadian Inuit Dog has been a vital partner to the Arctic's indigenous people for millennia, helping them travel, navigate, hunt and survive in their frozen world. Deeply researched and passionately written, this deft and respectful exploration of this ancient landrace's history, genetics, form and function also chronicles the Inuit Dog's clashes with modernity, which threaten its existence more ominously than any Arctic blizzard.

As ruggedly beautiful as the circumpolar north in which it evolved, the Canadian Inuit Dog has been a vital partner to the Arctic's indigenous people for millennia, helping them travel, navigate, hunt and survive in their frozen world.

Kim Han's passion for this aboriginal landrace -- bred for millennia solely on its ability to work and survive --- will resonate with enthusiasts of all working dogs.

-- sue and mark hamilton, "the Fan Hitch" website and journal

Canadian Inuit Dogs are some of the toughest working dogs on the planet. They are interwoven into the history of the Arctic. Kim Han pulls this all together for a fascinating read.

-- PAUL CROWLEY, Arctic dog-team traveler since 1995

This is the book on Canadian Inuit Dogs I always hoped would be written. Kim Han has woven the stories of these amazing dogs into a lovely tapestry.

-- MATTY McNAIR, polar guide and adventurer