THE ESKIMO DOG 249 



free from feather. A pure white coat is not seldom 

 seen, but is much esteemed. Dark red is more 

 common, and we see white with black patches, while 

 a silver grey is decidedly attractive. 



As one would expect from a dog habituated to 

 the Arctic regions, the summer months in a temperate 

 climate are trying. A plentiful dietary of fish and 

 raw meat is necessary. 



