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American Eskimo Dog Dog Breed
American Eskimo Dog Dog Classification:
A
Other Names: Eskimo Spitz, American
Spitz, German Spitz, Eskie, White German
Spitz
Origins: The American Eskimo dog
was originally bred to guard people and
property. They eventually became the "circus"
dogs featured in Germany.
Description: American Eskimo Dogs
are compactly built,energetic with long
fur. American Eskimos have pointed ears
and sweet faces, with a curly tail.
Size: American Eskimo Dogs come
in three sizes, standard, miniature, and
toy. The toy stands 9 to 12 inches at
the shoulder and weighs 7 to 10 lbs. The
miniature American Eskimo Dog stands 12
to 15 inches and weighs 11 to 20 lbs.
The standard American Eskimo Dogs stands
15 to 19 inches and weighs 20 to 40 lbs.
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weight
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height |
| Female |
7 - 40 lbs |
9 - 19 inches tall |
| Male |
7 - 40 lbs |
9 - 19 inches tall |
Coat: American Eskimo Dogs have
thick double coats that are either snow
white, biscuit or cream. American Eskimo
dogs have a dense undercoat and a longer
coat of guard hairs.
Disposition: American Eskimo dogs
are playful, clever and fun loving dogs
who like to perform.
Type Dog: American Eskimo are
descendants of the German Spitz, they
are now companion dogs and performers.
Litter Size: American Eskimo Dogs
typically have litters with five puppies.
Behavior: American Eskimo Dogs
are intelligent they are quick to learn,
and want to please. They are very clever
and playful dogs.
Traits: Intelligence, alertness
and spunk.
Country of Origin: Germany
Life Span: American Eskimo Dogs
typically have a lifespan of 12 to 15
years.
Club Recognitions: CKC, AKC, UKC
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