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Description: The American Eskimo is a descendant from the German Spitz. The American Eskimo 's face, coat and lush tail are Spitz-type and they have a pointed muzzle and erect ears. Nicknamed the "Eskie" they have been bred to be a house dog, companion and watch dog. The American Eskimo is wonderful with the human family including children, as long as they are near their family they will be content. The American Eskimo enjoys cold weather better than warm. American Eskimo are known to clean their faces like cats they are easier to maintain then you may think as their coat easily repels dirt and they have no doggie odor when clean.

Height: Standard American Eskimo: over 15 and under 19 inches, Miniature American Eskimo: 12 to 15 inches, Toy American Eskimo: 9 to 12 inches
Weight: Standard American Eskimo: 18-35 lbs., Miniature American Eskimo: 10 - 20 lbs., Toy: 6 - 10 lbs.

Colors: All white or biscuit cream.
Coat: Stand off straight, double coat with a dense undercoat and a longer coat of guard hairs.

Temperament: The American Eskimo is affectionate, obedient
With Children: Yes, an American Eskimo is good if properly socialized to children.
With Pets: Yes, especially with another American Eskimo

Watch-dog: High, will bark to alert owner to strangers.
Guard-dog: High

Care and Training: An American Eskimo needs weekly brushing and bathing once a month. You will need to pay special attention to an American Eskimo 's teeth and nails. The American Eskimo needs long daily walks or free reign in a fenced backyard. They enjoy active exercise and roughhousing.
Learning Rate: High intelligence, high trainability with positive reinforcement.

Activity: High, an active bouncy breed.
Living Environment: Highly social; needs regular exercise and attention.

Health Issues: Hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy

Life Span: 12 - 15 Years
Litter Size: 5

Country of Origin: USA
History: The American Eskimo can be traced to the peat dog, a breed that lived among the New Stone Age lake dwellers. They are one of the oldest breeds. Belonging to the "Spitz" group, they are descendants of the White German Spitz dogs. It is speculated the American Eskimo arrived in the United States in the 1600s. Early on they were known as the American Spitz, but changed their name in 1917 to the American Eskimo Dog, or "Eskie". In 1985 the American Eskimo Dog Club of America was formed.

First Registered by the AKC: 1995
AKC Group: Non-Sporting
Registries: AKC, UKC

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