
Breed Profile
Eskimo Dog - American
- WEIGHT: 6 to 50 lbs
- HEIGHT: 9 to 19 inches
- COLOR(S): White, tan and white
- BREED GROUP: Non-Sporting
Breed Profile
Eskimo Dog - American
WEIGHT: 6 to 50 lbs
HEIGHT: 9 to 19 inches
COLOR(S): White, tan and white
GROOMING NEEDS:
EXERCISE NEEDS:
GOOD WITH DOGS:
WATCHDOG ABILITY:
DESCRIPTION
TEMPERAMENT
American Eskimos are affectionate, fun-loving, bright, obedient, alert, energetic, and intelligent but can also be independent and tenacious. They are loyal, outgoing, and eager to please with its friends and family but wary with strangers. The American Eskimo can be very clever and sometimes mischievous. They make excellent watchdogs, and are even quite good at guarding. They get along well with children and other animals. They are lively dogs that love the cold weather. They are the most biddable of the spitz breeds. They are also very clean, as they clean themselves like cats. Eskies are hardy and sturdy, and often long-lived.
GROOMING
American Eskimos need to be brushed twice weekly and even more when shedding, they will also need to be bathed once a month.
HEALTH
You will need to pay special attention to their teeth and nails. Hip dysplasia, PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy), elbow and knee degeneration and seizures.
EXERCISE
Larger American Eskimos will need a good jog or long walk daily. Miniature and Toy Eskies need only a short walk or lively romp.
TRAINING
Early socialization and obedience is recommended. The Eskimo is intelligent and willing to please. They are highly adept at learning tricks. The Eskimo will not respond to harsh or heavy-handed methods. Training must be done with firmness, fairness, patience, and consistency.
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