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| Breed: American Eskimo Dog |
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| Height: The American Eskimo Dog is about 9-12 inches tall in the Toy class; 12-15 inches tall in the Miniature class; and 15-19 inches tall in the Standard class. |
| Weight: The American Eskimo Dog weighs between 6 - 10 lbs in the Toy class; 10 - 20 lbs. in the Miniature class; and 18-35 lbs. in the Standard class. |
| Colors: The American Eskimo Dog can be pure white in color, although white with biscuit cream is permissible. |
| General Appearance: The American Eskimo Dog is a loving companion dog that presents a picture of strength and agility. This dog is both alert and beautiful. It is a small to medium-size Nordic type dog, always white, or white with biscuit cream. The American Eskimo Dog is compactly built and well balanced, with good substance, and an alert, smooth gait. The face is Nordic type with erect triangular shaped ears, and distinctive black points (lips, nose, and eye rims). The dog's white double coat consists of a short, dense undercoat, with a longer guard hair growing through it forming the outer coat, which is straight with no curl or wave. The coat is thicker and longer around the neck and chest forming a lion-like ruff, which is more noticeable on dogs than on bitches. The rump and hind legs down to the hocks are also covered with thicker, longer hair forming the characteristic breeches. The richly plumed tail is carried loosely on the dog's back. |
| Temperment: The American Eskimo Dog is intelligent, alert, and friendly. This dog is an excellent watchdog that will always send a warning bark to announce the arrival of any stranger. It is protective of its home and family, but does not threaten to bite or attack people unless there is just cause. |
| Care: American Eskimos need weekly brushing and bathing once a month. You will need to pay special attention to their teeth and nails. |
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| Training: The American Eskimo Dog learns new tasks quickly and is eager to please. This breed of dog has a high intelligence and will train easily with positive reinforcement. |
| Activity: The American Eskimo Dog needs long daily walks or the opportunity to run free in a fenced backyard. This dog breed enjoys active exercise and roughhousing. |
| Life Span: The American Eskimo Dog lives an average life of 12-15 years. |
| Litter Size: The American Eskimo Dog has an average litter of 5 puppies. |
| Country of Origin: The American Eskimo Dog originated in the USA. |
| Brief History: The American Eskimo can be traced to the peat dog, a breed that lived among the New Stone Age lake dwellers. The American Eskimo Dog is one of the oldest breeds. Belonging to the "Spitz" group, they are descendants of the White German Spitz dog and are speculated to have arrived in the United States in the 1600's. 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. |
| Registries: AKC, UKC |
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