Eskimo dog
noun
1.
one of a breed of strong, medium-sized dogs having a dense, coarse coat, used in arctic regions for hunting and pulling sleds.
2.
any dog of the arctic regions of North America used for pulling sleds.
Also called
husky
.
Origin
1865-75
British Dictionary definitions for
Eskimo dog
Eskimo dog
noun
1.
a large powerful breed of sled dog with a long thick coat and curled tail