American Eskimo Dog (1)
General Appearance
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.
Size, Proportion, Substance
Size There are three separate size divisions of the American Eskimo Dog (all measurements are heights at withers): Toy, 9 inches to and including 12 inches; Miniature, over 12 inches to and including 15 inches; and Standard, over 15 inches to and including 19 inches. There is no preference for size within each division. Disqualification: Under 9 inches or over 19 inches. Proportion. Length of back from point of shoulder to point of buttocks is slightly greater than height at withers, an approximate 1.1 to 1 ratio. Substance. The American Eskimo Dog is strong and compactly built with adequate bone.
Head
Expression is keen, intelligent, and alert. Eyes are not fully round, but slightly oval. They should be set well apart, and not slanted, prominent or bulging. Tear stain, unless severe, is not to be faulted. Presence of tear stain should not outweigh consideration of type, structure, or temperament. Dark to medium brown is the preferred eye color. Eye rims are black to dark brown. Eyelashes are white. Faults: amber eye color or pink eye rims. Disqualification: blue eyes. Ears should conform to head size and be triangular, slightly blunt-tipped, held erect, set on high yet well apart, and blend softly with the head. Skull is slightly crowned and softly wedge-shaped, with widest breadth between the ears. The stop is well defined, although not abrupt. The muzzle is broad, with length not exceeding the length of the skull, although it may be slightly shorter. Nose pigment is black to dark brown. Lips are thin and tight, black to dark brown in color. Faults: pink nose pigment or pink lip pigment. The jaw should be strong with a full complement of close fitting teeth. The bite is scissors, or pincer.
Neck, Topline, Body
The neck is carried proudly erect, well set on, medium in length, and in a strong, graceful arch. The topline is level. The body of the American Eskimo Dog is strong and compact, but not cobby. The chest is deep and broad with well-sprung ribs. Depth of chest extends approximately to point of elbows. Slight tuck-up of belly just behind the ribs. The back is straight, broad, level, and muscular. The loin is strong and well-muscled. The American Eskimo Dog is neither too long nor too short coupled. The tail is set moderately high and reaches approximately to the point of hock when down. It is carried loosely on the back, although it may be dropped when at rest.
Forequarters
Forequarters are well angulated. The shoulder is firmly set and has adequate muscle but is not overdeveloped. The shoulder blades are well laid back and slant 45° with the horizontal. At the point of shoulder the shoulder blade forms an approximate right angle with the upper arm. The legs are parallel and straight to the pasterns. The pasterns are strong and flexible with a slant of about 20°. Length of leg in proportion to the body. Dewclaws on the front legs may be removed at the owner's discretion; if present, they are not to be faulted. Feet are oval, compact, tightly knit and well padded with hair. Toes are well arched. Pads are black to dark brown, tough and deeply cushioned. Toenails are white.
Hindquarters
Hindquarters are well angulated. The lay of the pelvis is approximately 30° to the horizontal. The upper thighs are well developed. Stifles are well bent. Hock joints are well let down and firm. The rear pasterns are straight. Legs are parallel from the rear and turn neither in nor out. Feet are as described for the front legs. Dewclaws are not present on the hind legs.
Coat
The American Eskimo Dog has a stand-off, double coat consisting of a dense undercoat and a longer coat of guard hair growing through it to form the outer coat. It is straight with no curl or wave. There is a pronounced ruff around the neck which is more noticeable on dogs than bitches. Outer part of the ear should be well covered with short, smooth hair, with longer tufts of hair growing in front of ear openings. Hair on muzzle should be short and smooth. The backs of the front legs should be well feathered, as are the rear legs down to the hock. The tail is covered profusely with long hair. THERE IS TO BE NO TRIMMING OF THE WHISKERS OR BODY COAT AND SUCH TRIMMING WILL BE SEVERELY PENALIZED. The only permissible trimming is to neaten the feet and the backs of the rear pasterns.
Color
Pure white is the preferred color, although white with biscuit cream is permissible. Presence of biscuit cream should not outweigh consideration of type, structure, or temperament. The skin of the American Eskimo Dog is pink or gray. Disqualification: any color other than white or biscuit cream.
Gait
The American Eskimo Dog shall trot, not pace. The gait is agile, bold, well balanced, and frictionless, with good forequarter reach and good hindquarter drive. As speed increases, the American Eskimo Dog will single track with the legs converging toward the center line of gravity while the back remains firm, strong, and level.
Temperament
The American Eskimo Dog is intelligent, alert, and friendly, although slightly conservative. It is never overly shy nor aggressive, and such dogs are to be severely penalized in the show ring. At home it is an excellent watchdog, sounding a warning bark to announce the arrival of any stranger. It is protective of its home and family, although it does not threaten to bite or attack people. The American Eskimo Dog learns new tasks quickly and is eager to please.
Disqualifications
Any color other than white or biscuit cream
Blue eyes
Height: under 9" or over 19"
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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.
Size, Proportion, Substance
Size There are three separate size divisions of the American Eskimo Dog (all measurements are heights at withers): Toy, 9 inches to and including 12 inches; Miniature, over 12 inches to and including 15 inches; and Standard, over 15 inches to and including 19 inches. There is no preference for size within each division. Disqualification: Under 9 inches or over 19 inches. Proportion. Length of back from point of shoulder to point of buttocks is slightly greater than height at withers, an approximate 1.1 to 1 ratio. Substance. The American Eskimo Dog is strong and compactly built with adequate bone.
Head
Expression is keen, intelligent, and alert. Eyes are not fully round, but slightly oval. They should be set well apart, and not slanted, prominent or bulging. Tear stain, unless severe, is not to be faulted. Presence of tear stain should not outweigh consideration of type, structure, or temperament. Dark to medium brown is the preferred eye color. Eye rims are black to dark brown. Eyelashes are white. Faults: amber eye color or pink eye rims. Disqualification: blue eyes. Ears should conform to head size and be triangular, slightly blunt-tipped, held erect, set on high yet well apart, and blend softly with the head. Skull is slightly crowned and softly wedge-shaped, with widest breadth between the ears. The stop is well defined, although not abrupt. The muzzle is broad, with length not exceeding the length of the skull, although it may be slightly shorter. Nose pigment is black to dark brown. Lips are thin and tight, black to dark brown in color. Faults: pink nose pigment or pink lip pigment. The jaw should be strong with a full complement of close fitting teeth. The bite is scissors, or pincer.
Neck, Topline, Body
The neck is carried proudly erect, well set on, medium in length, and in a strong, graceful arch. The topline is level. The body of the American Eskimo Dog is strong and compact, but not cobby. The chest is deep and broad with well-sprung ribs. Depth of chest extends approximately to point of elbows. Slight tuck-up of belly just behind the ribs. The back is straight, broad, level, and muscular. The loin is strong and well-muscled. The American Eskimo Dog is neither too long nor too short coupled. The tail is set moderately high and reaches approximately to the point of hock when down. It is carried loosely on the back, although it may be dropped when at rest.
Forequarters
Forequarters are well angulated. The shoulder is firmly set and has adequate muscle but is not overdeveloped. The shoulder blades are well laid back and slant 45° with the horizontal. At the point of shoulder the shoulder blade forms an approximate right angle with the upper arm. The legs are parallel and straight to the pasterns. The pasterns are strong and flexible with a slant of about 20°. Length of leg in proportion to the body. Dewclaws on the front legs may be removed at the owner's discretion; if present, they are not to be faulted. Feet are oval, compact, tightly knit and well padded with hair. Toes are well arched. Pads are black to dark brown, tough and deeply cushioned. Toenails are white.
Hindquarters
Hindquarters are well angulated. The lay of the pelvis is approximately 30° to the horizontal. The upper thighs are well developed. Stifles are well bent. Hock joints are well let down and firm. The rear pasterns are straight. Legs are parallel from the rear and turn neither in nor out. Feet are as described for the front legs. Dewclaws are not present on the hind legs.
Coat
The American Eskimo Dog has a stand-off, double coat consisting of a dense undercoat and a longer coat of guard hair growing through it to form the outer coat. It is straight with no curl or wave. There is a pronounced ruff around the neck which is more noticeable on dogs than bitches. Outer part of the ear should be well covered with short, smooth hair, with longer tufts of hair growing in front of ear openings. Hair on muzzle should be short and smooth. The backs of the front legs should be well feathered, as are the rear legs down to the hock. The tail is covered profusely with long hair. THERE IS TO BE NO TRIMMING OF THE WHISKERS OR BODY COAT AND SUCH TRIMMING WILL BE SEVERELY PENALIZED. The only permissible trimming is to neaten the feet and the backs of the rear pasterns.
Color
Pure white is the preferred color, although white with biscuit cream is permissible. Presence of biscuit cream should not outweigh consideration of type, structure, or temperament. The skin of the American Eskimo Dog is pink or gray. Disqualification: any color other than white or biscuit cream.
Gait
The American Eskimo Dog shall trot, not pace. The gait is agile, bold, well balanced, and frictionless, with good forequarter reach and good hindquarter drive. As speed increases, the American Eskimo Dog will single track with the legs converging toward the center line of gravity while the back remains firm, strong, and level.
Temperament
The American Eskimo Dog is intelligent, alert, and friendly, although slightly conservative. It is never overly shy nor aggressive, and such dogs are to be severely penalized in the show ring. At home it is an excellent watchdog, sounding a warning bark to announce the arrival of any stranger. It is protective of its home and family, although it does not threaten to bite or attack people. The American Eskimo Dog learns new tasks quickly and is eager to please.
Disqualifications
Any color other than white or biscuit cream
Blue eyes
Height: under 9" or over 19"
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American Eskimo Dog (2)
The American Eskimo Dog is probably descendant from spitz dogs of Europe. Specifically bred to guard people and property, the Eskie is alert and territorial and makes a good watchdog. This dog bonds very closely with his family. Eskies come in three different sizes - toy, miniature and standard. They shed heavily and need plenty of exercise to keep them in good shape.The American Eskimo Dog is a charming little dog of many talents. Hardy, watchful, hardworking and strong-willed, the American Eskimo Dog is a modern variation of a very ancient family of dogs: the Arctic or Nordic breeds which are believed to be descendents of wolfs. This group of breeds is divided into four categories: hunting dogs, draft dogs, herding dogs and companion dogs. The companion dog category includes most of today's spitz-type of dogs: German Spitz, Pomeranian, American Eskimo Dog, Volpino Italiano and some other breeds.
The spitz-type breeds have been known in Europe since the 15th century as very loyal companion dogs. These dogs came in many sizes and colors and were bred according to the color or size preferences. The American Eskimo Dog is considered to be descendent from the Wolfspitz, the largest of the five German spitz breeds. He is also a close relative of Pomeranians Volpino Italiano. For many years the white spitz was one of the most popular dogs in Europe. It was brought to America by the turn of the 20th century and soon became popular as "American Spitz", and later as American Eskimo Dog.
Being intelligent, independent and determined, Eskies can be a challenge for an inexperienced dog owner.
American Eskimo Dog & Children The Eskie is a legendary lover of children. It has been known not only to defend children from would-be attackers and kidnappers, but even from parents who attempt to discipline their offspring. As with any dog, however, young children should never be left alone even with the most trustworthy, affectionate Eskie.
American Eskimo Dog Breed Outline
Country of Origin: Germany
FCI Classification: Group 5: Spitz and primitive types. Section 4: European spitz. Without working trial.
Utilization: Watch and Companion Dog
AKC Classification: Non-sporting Group
Size: There are three separate size varieties of the American Eskimo Dog: Toy, Miniature and Standard.
Personality: Eskies are intelligent, affectionate, alert, friendly, agile, and very loyal. They make good watchdogs but are not aggressive toward strangers.
Height: Toy: 9-12 inches;
Miniature: 12-15 inches;
Standard: 15-19 inches.
Dogs measuring under 9 or over 19 inches at withers are disqualified.
Colors: Pure white, white with biscuit cream.
Other Names: Eskie
Average Litter Size: 5
Life Span: 15-17 years
Grooming Requirements: Eskies should be brushed two to three times a week to prevent matting.
Shedding: Heavy, once or twice a year.
Social skills: Eskies need to be socialized from puppyhood to avoid behavioral problems (shyness and aggression).
Suitability for Children: They are excellent companions to children.
Exercise Needs: Eskies are active dogs and should be allowed to run in the yard for 40-60 minutes a day.
Train Ability: Eskies are easy to train, but need firm and consistent approach.
Health Issues: Hip dyspalsia, patellar luxation, PRA (blindness), cataracts.
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Breed Group: Non-SportingWeight: Toy: 6-10; Miniature: 10-20; Standard: 18-35 lbs
Height: Toy: 9-12; Miniature: 12-15; Standard: 15-19 inches
Color(s): White; white with biscuit cream
Coat: The Eskimo is a double coat breed. The outer coat is straight with long guard hair. The under coat is dense. The coat is longer and thicker around the neck, chest, rump, and hind legs. The tail is profusely plumed.
Overview: Nicknamed the "Eskie", the Eskimo breed originated in Germany and is a member of the Spitz family. In addition to serving as watchdogs and companions the Eskimo Dog enjoyed popularity and success as a circus performer. They hold the distinction of being the first dog to walk a tightrope.
Character: The Eskimo displays an appearance of agility, beauty, and strength. They are small to medium in size, well-balanced, and compact. This breed has an alert expression.
Temperament: A charming, bright, and affectionate breed, the Eskimo excels as companion and guardian. They are very family oriented and will become destructive or bark incessantly if bored or lonely. They do best in a home with older, considerate children or with children they have been with since puppyhood. Eskimo's are wary of strangers and protective of their family, property, and territory. This breed generally does well with other pets provided they are of the same size of larger. They will dominate smaller pets.
Care: Brushing with a firm bristle brush two to four times a week is recommended to prevent matting and tangling for the Eskimo breed. Bathing should be done when necessary using a shampoo formulated for white coated breeds. The nails should be kept trimmed. Eskimo's are prone to weight gain, PRA, hip dysplasia, and patella luxation.
Training: Early socialization and obedience is recommended. The Eskimo is intelligent and willing to please. They are highly adept at learning tricks. The Eskimo will not respond to harsh or heavy-handed methods. Training must be done with firmness, fairness, patience, and consistency.
Activity: Exercise requirements vary by size. The Toy Eskimo will generally have their exercise needs met through indoor play, while the Miniature and Standard varieties require daily securely leashed walks. This breed is well suited for apartment living provided they are sufficiently physically exercised and mentally stimulated. A small, securely fenced yard is ideal for off-lead play. Eskimo's excel in agility, competitive obedience, performing tricks, and guarding.
Ownership: If you are looking for Eskimo Dog puppies for sale from reputable Eskimo Dog breeders or to adopt an Eskimo Dog from an Eskimo Dog rescue then make sure you understand as much about the dog breeds you are interested in as you can. Every puppy breed is different. Begin your research by reading the breed information about the Eskimo Dog puppy above. Search our dog breeds section to find Eskimo Dog puppies, dogs and puppies that make great pets.
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