American Eskimo Dog
American Eskimo Dog
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group:
non-sporting
/spitz |
height:
std 15-19" /
38.1-48.3 cm,
mini 12-15" /
30.48-38.1 cm,
toy
9-12"
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22.86-30.48 cm |
toy and mini |
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: |
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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:
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Spitz, Eskie |
origination: |
USA
from the German Spitz |
bred for: |
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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.eskieworld.com/eskierescue (GA,
USA) |
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