The American Eskimo

The American Eskimo can be traced back over 6000 years through the spitz family, to the German Spitz in particular, and not according to popular belief from to of the sled dogs in the Working Group. It was formally called the American Eskimo in 1913 when it became recognized by the United Kennel Club. A national club was formed in 1969 to help to preserve the breed, and then in 1994, it became recognized by the AKC. This snow-white dog has gained much popularity in the last 15 years. The American Eskimo comes in 3 sizes: toy, miniature, and standard.

Height: Toy: 9 - 12

Weight: Miniature: 10 - 20 lbs (4.5 - 9 kg)Standard: 18 - 35 lbs (8 - 16 kg)

Coat Type: It has a thick offstanding double coat and a bushy tail. The undercoat is dense, and the outer coat is made up of straight guard hairs. It will require frequent brushing and grooming, especially during its shedding period.

Temperament: The American Eskimo is energetic, alert and loyal dog which is protective of its family and may be aggressive to strangers. However, it takes to training well, so training and socialization should begin when the dog is young.

Special Interest: The American Eskimo is quite content to lie out on the snow on a cold wintry day.

Classifications:
AKC: Group 6 - Non-Sporting Dogs
CKC: Group 8 - Miscellaneous Class
KC: Not recognized
FCI: Not recognized
ANKC: Not recognized