The American Eskimo Dog, descendent of the German Spitz, is a loving guardian and companion animal. He is always white in color or with biscuit, a picture of strength and agility, and often called “The Dog Beautiful”. The face is of Nordic type with erect triangular shaped ears, with distinctive black points (eyes, nose and lips). The white double coat consists of a short, dense undercoat, with longer guard hair growing through it forming the outer coat and distinctive breeches. The richly plumed tail is carried loosely on the back. AKC recognizes three varieties of the American Eskimo Dog, based on size: Standard, Miniature and Toy.
American Eskimo Dog
Non-Sporting
Meet the American Eskimo Dog
Breed Group:
Non-Sporting
Breed Personality:
Friendly, Outgoing, Smart, Energetic
Breed Specifics
Max Life Expectancy
(years): 15
(years): 15
Max Height
(inches): 26
(inches): 26
Max Weight
(lbs): 65
(lbs): 65
Main Breed Characteristics
Good with Children (5/5)
Good with Other Dogs (3/5)
Shedding (3/5)
Grooming Needs (3/5)
Coat Length (1/5)
Good with Strangers (5/5)
Playfulness (3/5)
Protectiveness (3/5)
Trainability (4/5)
Energy Level (4/5)
Barking Level (3/5)
Breed Variations
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