a breed of dogs found in northern regions of America and eastern Asia. It is larger than the English pointer, but appears smaller on account of the shortness of its legs. It has oblique eyes, an elongated muzzle and a bushy tail, which give it a wolfish appearance. The color is generally a dull brown, patched with darker color. It is the only beast of burden in these latitudes, and with a team of such dogs attached to his sledge the Eskimo will cover sixty miles a day for several successive days.