| The American Eskimo is a member of the family | | | | over 12 and up to 15 inches and the standard, |
| of Spitz dogs. The Spitz type breeds can trace | | | | measuring over 15 and up to 19 inches. The coat |
| their history back to the "Peat Dogs" of the New | | | | is always white, biscuit, or cream, with black being |
| Stone Age. All of them possess double coats that | | | | the preferred color of the rims of the eyes, nose |
| stand away from the body, prick ears and a tail | | | | and lips. The coat is typically easy care, requiring |
| that curls tightly and is usually carried over the | | | | only a thorough brushing once a week or so. The |
| back. Among the most common Spitz breeds | | | | little dog is well built and balanced, slightly longer |
| represented today are the Keeshond, the Chow | | | | than it is tall, with a large ruff around the neck. |
| Chow, the Finnish Spitz, the Shiba Inu and the | | | | This little dog loves to go walking and its beauty |
| Akita and several others, besides the American | | | | always attracts admirers.The American Eskimo is |
| Eskimo. The American Eskimo has the shape of | | | | an exceptionally healthy dog, having no particular |
| the typical Spitz type of dog, with short erect | | | | genetic diseases. There may be some tearing of |
| ears, a bushy stand off coat all over the body | | | | the eye, which needs to be watched, but other |
| and a brushy tail curling over the back. In 1985 | | | | than that there seem to be no outstanding health |
| The American Eskimo was first registered in the | | | | issues. Even with its heavy coat it is considered |
| American Kennel club in the non sporting group. It | | | | an "indoor" dog and except for shedding it makes |
| is considered that perhaps the name came from | | | | a fine pet. The American Eskimo is most popularly |
| the numbers of these small Spitz-type dogs that | | | | used these days as a companion dog for the |
| were bred by the American Eskimos and were | | | | house, typically it is a good watchdog that will |
| used as sledding dogs. The dogs that were bred | | | | bark a warning but will not show aggression. It is |
| by the Eskimos however were of a larger size | | | | alert and watchful, affectionate and friendly. It is a |
| and stockier. The dogs the Eskimos used were | | | | playful yet mellow pet, its disposition being quite |
| most likely descended from the German Spitz, | | | | friendly and its size being non threatening for |
| crossed with the Keeshond and the White | | | | children or the elderly. The American Eskimo is a |
| Pomeranian. After the admittance into the | | | | smart dog and does well in Obedience trials and in |
| American Kennel Club the breed officially became | | | | agility. He possesses an easy attitude, generally |
| known as the American Eskimo, with the | | | | very trainable and non aggressive to other dogs |
| nickname of Eskie.The Eskie comes in three sizes, | | | | as well as people. |
| toy, measuring 9-12 inches, miniature, measuring | | | | |