American Eskimo Dog
Also called American Spitz and Eskie
- Great with kids
- Easy to train
- Sheds a lot
- Barks a lot
The American Eskimo Dog is a small to medium-sized breed with a thick, fluffy coat that comes in white, cream, or biscuit colors. It is known for its intelligence and its ability to learn a wide variety of tricks.
- Weight
- 20–44 lb (9–20 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 14–19 in (36–48 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Double
- Origin
- United States (19th–20th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
- Barking: Barks often
- Training: Very easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Frequent grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a lot
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Alert
Eager to please
Friendly but conservative
Intelligent
Protective watchdog
Coat colours
White and white with biscuit cream
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 20–44 lb (9–20 kg) | 20–44 lb (9–20 kg) |
| Height | 15–19 in (38–48 cm) | 14–18 in (36–46 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for an American Eskimo Dog
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Breeds of a similar size
All medium breeds
Sources
- Official Standard of the American Eskimo Dog (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- American Eskimo Dog - Dog Breed Information (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: American Eskimo (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- American Eskimo Dog - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- American Eskimo Dog Breed Information - Continental Kennel Club (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).