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Seskar Seal Dog
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The Seskar Seal Dog (Seiskarinhyljekoira) is an extinct dog breed from Finland that was recently recreated. The modern dogs are not direct descendants of the original breed. Moreover, they are not used for the same purpose as the original breed. The original breed is typically called Seskar Seal Dog and the modern version Seskar (or Seiskari) Dog. Some 200 individuals in Finland represent the modern breed. Appearance According to traditional knowledge, the Seskar Seal Dog was a medium-sized, short-coated dog with a relatively light structure. Its head was wedge-shaped and muzzle relatively long and narrow. The ears were set forward and could be either erect or slightly folded. The tail was curled on the back. The short, shiny, and water-resistant coat was either black, brown, or white with black or brown markings. Males were approximately and females tall; both weighed . The breed standard is based on this information; thus, the same qualities also govern the modern type. The breed is named after the isle of Seskar. 
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