American Eskimo Dogs

The Eskimo Spitz, also known as the American Eskimo Dog, comes in three size varieties: toy, miniature, and standard. The toy variety typically weighs between 6-10 pounds, the miniature ranges from 10-20 pounds, and the standard size can weigh 20-40 pounds. They are known for their fluffy white coats and lively personalities. Overall, their height can range from about 9 to 19 inches at the shoulder, depending on the size category.

American Eskimos can have an average of 5 puppies in one litter.

you would any dog: feed them a high quality dog food, no human food, bath them with dog shampoo as often as needed (my eskie gets a bath usually once a month sometimes once every two months), brush with the appropriate dog brush at least weekly. When they dog is blowing it's coat brushing daily can help limit the amount of 'hair babies' (hair all over the place often in tuffs) on your floor. Spay or neuter your dog as well as get him/her yearly check ups and shots. Keep your dog on a heartworm preventive and use a nontoxic flea treatment year round (you can mix lavender oil and water in a spray bottle and spray it on your dog once a week it's excellent for keeping fleas at bay). socialize your dog well. obedience training with a clicker. take your dog for a walk daily or at least a few times a week, different routes will keep you and your dog from getting bored. Keep your dog in a fenced yard when he / she is outside or on a leash NEVER tie a dog out or allow it to roam free. Eskie's are COMPANION dogs, meaning they NEED to be with their humans. If you are inside, the dog should be inside. have lots and lots of water on hand. Give your eskie a piece of ice now and then to eat, they LOVE ice. when it snows let it play outside for a little while -- IT IS NOT 'COLD PROOF' it can get pneumonia and frost bite just like you. NEVER shave your dog. Understand the dog WILL bark at strangers and strange animals it's a breed trait. Your dog should sleep inside NOT outside and ideally near it's 'alpha' if that's you, your bedroom, if it's your child then your child's room.

Yes. In fact, American Eskimo Dogs tend to shed a lot of fur, so if that's not something you're prepared for, this is not the dog for you.

They are usually pure white but some like mine are a light biscuit cream (beige) color.

That depends more on the specific dog and the training (or lack thereof) that went into the dog. If you train your American Eskimo Dog correctly, you shouldn't have any problems, but it takes work and dedication. It won't just happen on its own or overnight.

Nipping and Biting is a trait of that dog that is very hard to break. The ASPCA has a section on their website about Mouthing, Niping, and Play Biting. It's a great section to read and I would highly recommend it.

Toy: 9-12 inches and 6-10 lbs

Miniature: 12-15 inches and 10-17 lbs

Standard: 15-20 inches and 18-25 lbs

Kerry Huang has a little American eskimo, and we feed him the type of food that has the stuff in it to make their fur shinier and healthier. You can feed them any kind of dog food really. Just don't feed it the stuff that is for big dogs. I feed him stuff that says "toy breed" or "small breed" he seems to like it and it hasn't made him sick at all

The American Eskimo dog is a domesticated breed. They don't live in the wild. They live next to humans, frequently in their homes if they aren't "outdoor" dogs. American Eskimo dogs prefer milder climates, as their thick fur can make hotter climates dangerous.

All dogs can swim and the ones that can't you can teach them or just let them find out by them selves I used to have a German Shepard and he had never been in water before so we took him to the beach and he was swimming like a pro as for eskies there just like any other dog they aren't known for swimming.

No. Despite looking similar, they are not closely related.

Yes they do

No.

Other names for the American Eskimo Dog are Spitz Standard Eskimo Dog Miniature Eskimo Dog Toy Eskimo Dog Eskie

They can be, yes. However, American Eskimo Dogs have a very dominant personality. This can make it hard for an inexperienced or submissive owner to have a well behaving or affectionate dog.

An American Eskimo Dog can develop back problems the same as any other dog. They are not prone to back problems, but accidents and injuries do happen.

No, the American Eskimo dog is not very popular in Germany.

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. The Barnum and Bailey circus used the American Eskimo dog in their act. A dog named Stout's Pal Pierre was the first dog ever to walk a tightrope. The popularity of this circus act resulted in the spread of the breed throughout the United States. In 1969 the North 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. Some of the American Eskimo's talents are watchdog, guarding, narcotics detection, agility, competitive obedience, and performing tricks.

No, the breed is not prone to respiratory problems. However, regular check ups with your vet should be scheduled to see if your dog has developed something.

For the most part, American Eskimo Dogs are full grown by the time they reach one year old. On average, they live to be 16 years old.

Yes because they are extremely gentle and good with kids and other dogs. They are also easy to train and are extremely cute.

Despite its name, this breed is not actually from Alaska. It comes from Northern Europe. It was named this after the anti-German prejudices of WWI would have stopped people from wanting the dogs. It was originally called the German Spitz.

Most dogs like to dig for a specific reason, such as to get cool or get to an animal. However, with the proper training and supervision, this can be easily broken.

They would need a cool place to stay, with shade and, preferably, with air conditioning.