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American Eskimo Dog

american eskimo dog
American Eskimo Dog

american eskimo dog
   
group: spitz/northern
/non-sporting
height:
std 15-19" /
38.1-48.3 cm,

mini 12-15" /
30.48-38.1 cm,

toy 9-12" /
22.86-30.48 cm
heights of toy and miniature american eskimo dogs
toy and mini
height of a standard american eskimo dog
standard
types:
standard, miniature
and toy
weight: 
std 
18-35 lbs / 8.16-15.87 kg
mini 10-20 lbs / 4.53-9.07 kg
toy 6-10 lbs / 2.72-4.53 kg
colors: pure white, white with biscuit cream or cream
physical traits:  
hair type: thick doublecoat, full, soft, stand off coat
personality/
temperament:
charming, affectionate, loving, intelligent, hardy, energetic, loyal, friendly, playful, protective, eager to please, obedient, alert, willful, needs attention or becomes bored and destructive. some can be shy, aggressive, nervous, hyperactive, vicious, barks alot
maintenance/
special needs:
brush regularly, coat naturally repels dirt and odor, easy to train, socialize early to prevent aggression
nickname:
Spitz, Eskie
origination: USA from the German Spitz
bred for:  
identifying traits: looks like a Samoyed in miniature, plume-like curled tail, pricked triangular ears
ideal for: family, companion, watchdog
good with kids? supervise. requires proper socialization
life expectancy: 18-20 years
kennel clubs: akc-(nonsporting dog group), ukc-(northern dog group)
rescues: www.tlcrescue.com (Franklin County, OH, USA), www.eskieworld.com/eskierescue (GA, USA)
 
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