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American Eskimo

The American Eskimo Dog has a thick, double, standoff coat with no curl or wave. Dogs generally have more coat than bitches, especially along the ruff around the neck. True Eskie temperament is described in the breed standard as loving, intelligent, alert, friendly and slightly conservative.

The American Eskimo Dog, a loving companion dog, presents a picture of strength and agility, alertness and beauty. It is a small to medium-size Nordic type dog, always white, or white with biscuit cream. The American Eskimo Dog is compactly built and well balanced, with good substance, and an alert, smooth gait. The face is Nordic type with erect triangular shaped ears, and distinctive black points (lips, nose, and eye rims). The white double coat consists of a short, dense undercoat, with a longer guard hair growing through it forming the outer coat, which is straight with no curl or wave. The coat is thicker and longer around the neck and chest forming a lion-like ruff, which is more noticeable on dogs than on bitches. The rump and hind legs down to the hocks are also covered with thicker, longer hair forming the characteristic breeches. The richly plumed tail is carried loosely on the back.

Date entered into Regular Classes: July 1, 1995 The American Eskimo Dog was a favorite among circus performers in the early 20th century. The American Eskimo Dog was accepted for registration by the American Kennel Club in 1994. Contrary to popular belief, the American Eskimo Dog is not descended from working sled dogs. 

                         Country of Origin : USA
                                  Lifespan : 12-13 Years
                               Height Male : Standard 15-19 Inches
                                             Miniature 12-15 Inches
                                             Toy 9-12 Inches
                               Weight Male : Standard 20-40 Pounds
                                             Miniature 11-20 Pounds
                                             Toy 6-10 Pounds
                             Height Female : Standard 15-19 Inches
                                             Miniature 12-15 Inches
                                             Toy 9-12 Inches
                             Weight Female : Standard 20-40 lbs 
                                             Miniature 11-20 lbs 
                                             Toy 6-10 lbs 
       American Kennel Club Classification : Non-Sporting Group
       Canadian Kennel Club Classification : Miscellaneous Class
Kennel Club (Great Britain) Classification : Working

 

 


 

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