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American Eskimo Dog Puppies for Sale
American Eskimo Dog
(Spitz) (Standard Eskimo Dog) (Miniature
Eskimo Dog) (Toy Eskimo Dog) (Eskie)
Chloe, the American Eskimo full grown.
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Pronunciation |
American
Eskimo Dog |
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Description |
The American Eskimo is a beautiful, small to medium-size Nordic-type dog, which looks like a miniature Samoyed. There are three varieties:
the toy, miniature, and standard. That means there is an Eskie for all interests
and house sizes. The American Eskimo has a wedge-shaped head with muzzle and
skull about the same length. It has erect triangular-shaped ears, and a heavily
plumed tail curled over the back. Its neck is well carried and the topline good
and level. Good legs and feet allow the Eskie to trot with bold energetic
action. The profuse coat is always white, or white with biscuit or cream
markings. Their skin is pink or gray. Black is the preferred color of their
eyelids, gums, nose, and pads. The coat is heavy around the neck, creating a
ruff or mane, especially in males. The breed is slightly longer than it is tall.
The coat of the American Eskimo should not curl or wave, the undercoat should be
thick and plush with the harsher outer coat growing up through it. No colors
other than those described above are allowed. The eyes must not be blue and no
Eskie may be shown if it is under 9 inches (23cm) or over 19 inches (48cm). |
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Temperament |
The American Eskimo is an affectionate, loving dog. Hardy and playful, they are excellent with children. Charming and alert. Because of the dog's high intelligence and their willingness to please, they are easy to train and often rank among the top scorers in obedience trials. American Eskimos like to work. They are naturally wary of
strangers, but once introduced, they become instant friends. Eskimos need to be part of the family, with a firm, consistent, confident pack leader. If you allow the dog to believe he is the ruler of your home, many varying degrees of behavior issues will arise. Including, but not limited to, separation anxiety, obsessive barking, dog aggressiveness, willful, and guarding. Without enough mental and physical exercise, they can become hyperactive and high strung, spinning in circles. Small dogs have a higher tenancy to become the pack leader over humans, because they are small and cute, and often times the humans are oblivious as to what has happened. Read Small Dog Syndrome to find out more. |
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Height, Weight |
Toy: 9-12 inches (23-30cm) 6-10 pounds
(2.4-4.5kg)
Miniature: over 12 (30cm) up to 15 inches (38cm) 10-20 pounds
(4.5-9kg)
Standard: over 15 inches (38cm) up to 19 inches (48cm) 18-35 pounds (8kg-16kg) |
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Health Problems |
Prone to hip dysplasia and progressive retinal atrophy. Pay close attention to the eyes and tear ducts. Some are allergic to fleas. This breed can gain weight easily if it does not get enough exercise and or they are overfed. |
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Living Conditions |
American Eskimos will do okay in an apartment
if it is sufficiently exercised. It is very active indoors and a small yard will
be sufficient. |
Exercise |
The American Eskimo needs to be
taken on a long daily walk.
They will enjoy a safely enclosed yard where they can run free, however they will still need to be taken out for a pack walk to satisfy their migration instinct. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 15 or more years |
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Litter Size |
Average of 5 Puppies |
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Grooming |
The thick snowy white coat is easy to groom. Brush
with a firm bristle brush twice a week. It should be brushed daily when it is
shedding. This breed is an average shedder. |
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Origin |
The American Eskimo is one of
the Spitz families of Nordic breeds. They are closely related to the white
German Spitz. German Spitz were
eventually brought to America, where the name changed to American Eskimo Dog,
due to the widespread anti-German feelings during World War I. Today they
are known as a separate breed, but are closely related to the German Spitz.
Samoyed, the white
Keeshond the white Pomeranian and the white Italian Spitz are also said to be related to the American Eskimo Dog. Evidence
suggests that "White Spitz" dogs were first brought to the United States by
German settlers and despite the name, have nothing to do with the Eskimo culture. The name came about in 1913 when Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Hall first registered the
breed with the UKC (United Kennel Club). Their kennel name was "American Eskimo", which became the
name of the breed. In 1969 the National American Eskimo Dog Association was formed and the studbooks were closed. The American Eskimo Dog Club of America was formed in
1985 for the purpose of achieving AKC recognition. The AKC recognized the American Eskimo Dog on July 1, 1995. The American Eskimo was originally bred to be a multi purpose working dog of the farm. It is an intelligent dog that is agile, has a strong desire to please, is a thinking breed, and has excellent herding instincts. Some of the American Eskimo's talents are herding, watchdog, guarding, narcotics
detection, agility, competitive obedience, and performing tricks. |
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Northern, AKC Non-Sporting |
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Recognition |
APRI, UKC, AKC, NKC, CKC, ACR, DRA, NAPR |
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APRI = America's Pet Registry, Inc.
UKC = United
Kennel Club
AKC = American
Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
NAPR = North American Purebred Registry, Inc. |
Buddy the American Eskimo puppy at 5 months old.
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"This is a picture that I took
of my 2 American Eskimo Spitz dogs. They are brother and sister from the
same litter. There is about an 11 lb difference in them. The girl
Dutchess (right) looks like a miniature and the boy Duke (left) looks
like a standard. They are 10 months old in this picture."
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Dewey at 4 years old.
Chloe, the American Eskimo full grown.
Photo Courtesy of Yoshi's
Kennel.
American Eskimo Dog Pictures 1
American Eskimo Dog Pictures 2
American Eskimo Dog Pictures 3
American Eskimo Dog Pictures 4
German Spitz Types
Small Dogs vs. Medium and Large Dogs
Understanding Dog Behavior
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