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American Eskimo Dog Breed InfoEnergy *** Trainng **** Watchdog ***** Grooming *** American Eskimo Dog is originated from Germany and also known as Eskie, American Spitz Size: max: 19 inches (H) , no standard weight Color: pure white or white with biscuit cream Coat: thick double coat Personality: loyal, outgoing, alert, intelligent, energetic Care: grooming, socialization, attention, training Known health problem: hip dysplasia, elbow and knee degeneration, PRA, seizures Group: non-sporting dogs Good with children? yes Good with other pets? yes American Eskimo dog, or sometimes called "Eskie", came from the various German Spitz breeds, and later crossed with Japanese Spitz and Keeshonden in America. The Eskie is a loving, friendly, loyal companion dog. In addition to serving as a companion, it has also been used as a watchdog, sled dog, and even achieved popularity around 1930s and 1940s in the US as a circus dog. The American Eskimo dog is a small to medium-size breed with pure white or white with biscuit cream color combination. The body is compact and well balanced. It has erect triangular shaped ears, and distinctive black points on the lips, nose, and eye rims. The white double coat has a short, dense undercoat, with a longer, straight outer coat. It is thicker and longer around the neck and chest forming a lion-like ruff. This breed looks very much like smaller versions of the Samoyed, and it comes in three standard sizes: - Toy size from 9 to 13 inches - Miniature is from 12 to 15 inches - Standard is from 16 inches up to and including 21 inches. The American Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1994, however The United Kennel Club had recognized this breed long before 1994. American Eskimo dog is an intelligent, energetic and alert breed. It gets along well with its family and very protective of its home. This breed tends to be wary with strangers and usually barks to announce the presence of guests, so it makes a good watchdog. They are also very intelligent and need regular stimulation and activities. If not, they may become bored and develop behavior issues. Owners can avoid this problem by socializing their Eskie dogs through obedience training or participating in dog sports such as dog agility competition, flyball, or other sports. Taking Care of Your American Eskimo DogBecause of its long and dense coat, the Eskie needs regular grooming. The coat also shed, but it can be maintained with regular brushing. Eskie dogs generally "blow" their coats twice a year. Many dog owners use an undercoat rake, which is a convinient tool for grooming. This breed adapts well to apartment living, as long as it gets enough exercise. American Eskimo Dog ClubAmerican Eskimo Dog Club of Americawww.AEDCA.org American Eskimo Dog Rescue OrganizationAmerican Eskimo Dog Rescue Organizationwww.EskieRescueUnited.org American Eskimo Dog House Training Tips |
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