To begin with we will give you some basic info on the breed and them move on to other areas of this excellent dog.
Breed group: Non-sporting
Weight: Toy 6-10 lbs, miniature 10-20 pounds, standard 18-35 pounds
Height: Toy 9-12 inches, miniature 12-15 inches, standard 15-19 inches
Overview
It is believed that this breed has its origin from the German Spitz. These dogs were brought to the USA by immigrants. Many say that the breed's changed during the First World War because of negative feelings toward the Germans. During the 1920 and the 1930s, the popularity of the American Eskimo dogs increases greatly. Travelling circuses displayed the many talents of these dogs, which included walking on tightropes. These dogs became famous as performers, but these days they are mostly kept as pets.
Temperament
American Eskimo is very pleasant and loving dogs and they show lots of affection toward their owners. At the same time they are also very tough, and they love to play. This breed does exceptionally well with children - they are also extremely clever dogs. You will find that the American Eskimo is very easy to train, and they do very well in obedience training. This breed is a bit wary of people they […]
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American Eskimo Dogs, also called Eskies, are a breed of companion dog originating from Europe. True to their appearance they are used to colder climates, but function well even in others.
They require a daily dose of exercise to stay healthy and are often very playful. Despite its appearance the American Eskimo dog is not a descendant of the Husky, and despite its name it is not American either. This breed was however immensely popular in the U.S.A. when it did arrive there, especially during the 1930s and 1940s.
It also appeared as a circus performer as early as 1917 at the Cooper Brother's Railroad Circus, which was most defiantly not a common occupation for any dog breeds. The American Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1994 and set the current standard for the breed.
The United Kennel Club had recognized the breed long before 1994, and there is no difference between the two breed standards except that the AKC allows the toy size and the UKC does not.
The American Eskimo Dog comes in three sizes - toy, miniature and standard. All sizes are relatively small, the biggest of them only about 15-19 inches high.
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Of all the dog breeds one of the fluffiest and cutest is the American Eskimo puppy. It is from the Spitz family and considered a Nordic breed. When brought to America its name was changed to the American Eskimo dog. It was originally related to the white German Spitz. They originally changed the name because after World War I there were widespread anti-German sentiments. They are now considered to be two separate breeds but the two a very closely related.
Evidence shows that the 'White Spitz' was also brought to America by German immigrants. The studbook was closed by the North American Eskimo dog Association in 1969. To gain acceptance into the AKC, The American Eskimo Dog Club of America was formed in 1985.
On July 1, 1995 the American Eskimo dog was accepted in to the AKC in the Non-Sporting Group. There are three sizes of the breed, the standard, miniature, and of course, the toy. The standard size will reach a height of 15 to 19 inches, and will weigh between 18 and 35 pounds. A miniature will be 12-15 inches tall and weigh 10-20 pounds. A toy dog will be 9-12 inches high and weigh six to ten pounds.
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