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American Eskimo Dog

American Eskimo Dog

5.0
13 - 15 yearsLife Expectancy

Compact spitz-type companion dog with distinctive dense white double coat, black points on lips, nose, and eye rims, wedge-shaped head, and plumed tail carried over the back. Available in three sizes (toy, miniature, standard) with an alert expression and striking appearance.

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Traits:
  • Good with Kids
  • Dog Friendly
  • Friendly Stranger
  • Easy to Train
  • High Energy
  • Low Drooling
  • Playful
  • Protective

Breed Statistics

  • Energy Level4/5
  • Trainability4/5
  • Playfulness3/5
  • Protectiveness3/5
  • Barking3/5
  • Drooling1/5
  • Good with Children5/5
  • Good with Other Dogs3/5
  • Good with Strangers5/5
  • Shedding3/5
  • Coat Length1/5
  • Grooming3/5

Physical Attributes

Height (Male)24 - 26 inches
Height (Female)24 - 26 inches
Weight (Male)45 - 65 lbs
Weight (Female)45 - 65 lbs

Breed History

Descended from white German Spitz dogs brought to America by German immigrants. Name changed from German Spitz to American Eskimo Dog during World War I due to anti-German sentiment. Became popular circus performers in the 19th and early 20th centuries, recognized by AKC in 1994