Meaning of the word "Eskimo dog" in English

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Eskimo dog

US /ˈes.kɪ.moʊ dɔːɡ/
UK /ˈes.kɪ.məʊ dɒɡ/
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Noun

a breed of dog, typically a husky or malamute, originally bred by Inuit people for pulling sleds in Arctic regions

Example:
The team of Eskimo dogs pulled the sled across the snowy tundra.
Many Arctic expeditions relied on the strength and endurance of Eskimo dogs.