American Eskimo Dog
OriginGermany, United States
SizeVaries
Lifespan13–15 years
GroupSpitz & Primitive
Summary
The American Eskimo Dog is a white spitz companion breed developed in the United States from German Spitz ancestry. It exists in toy, miniature, and standard varieties.
Physical Characteristics
- Size
- Varies
- Height (male)
- 23–48.5 cm
- Height (female)
- 23–48.5 cm
- Weight (male)
- 3–16 kg
- Weight (female)
- 3–16 kg
- Life Expectancy
- 13–15 years
- Coat
- Straight, dense double coat with a thick undercoat and stand-off outer coat
- Common Colors
- White or white with biscuit cream
Temperament & Personality
The American Eskimo Dog is alert, friendly, clever, trainable, and somewhat reserved with strangers. It needs regular activity and mental stimulation and is often an excellent watchdog.
Activity & Exercise
- Energy Level
- Moderate to high
- Recommended Daily Exercise
- 45–75 minutes
Grooming & Care
- Grooming Needs
- Moderate to high
- Shedding
- Heavy
- Bathing Frequency
- Every 6–8 weeks
Health
- Common Health Issues
- Dental disease
- Hip dysplasia
- Patellar luxation
- Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
- Recommended Health Tests
- Dental examination
- Eye examination
- Hip evaluation
- Patella evaluation
Compatibility
- With Children
- Good
- With Other Dogs
- Good
- With Cats
- Good
- For First-Time Owners
- Acceptable
