| Interesting Facts: |
| Temperament: | American Eskimos are companion dogs that are intelligent, well-socialized, affectionate and loving. They are great with children and are easy to train. This breed can behanve like puppies up until the age of two. They make excellent watchdogs to announce the presence of strangers. |
| Size: | Toy: 9-12 inches, 6-10 lbs.
Miniature: over 12 up to 15 inches, 10-20 lbs
Standard: over 15 inches up to 19 inches, 18-35 lbs. |
| Living Conditions: | This is a very active indoor dog. It needs sufficient exercise to mainitain its average weight and continue being obedient. A small yard is a sufficient for exercise. |
| Origin | The American Eskimo is most likely derived from the German Spitz, the Finnish Spitz, the Pomeranian, the Keeshond and possibly the Samoyed. |
| Health Issues: | American Eskimos are prone to hip dysplasia and oregressive retinal atrophy. Dermitis can occur if now kept clean of fleas. |
| Exercise | The American Eskimo should be exercised on a leash or in safely enclosed yard. They love to be walked. |
| Grooming | The thick snowy white coat should be brushed with a firm bristle brush twice a week. When it is shedding it needs to be brushed daily. Average shedder. |
| Life Expectancy: | About 15 or more years |
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