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Getting to Know the American Eskimo The American Eskimo Dog, a loving companion dog, presents a picture of strength and agility, alertness and beauty. It is a small to medium-size Nordic type dog, always white, or white with biscuit cream. The American Eskimo Dog is compactly built and well Average Height AKC: Toy 9 to 12 inches, Miniature 12 to 15 inches, Standard 15 to 19 inches. UKC: Miniature males 12 to 15 inches, females 11 to 14 inches; Standard males 15 to 19 inches, females 14 to 18 inches. Weight in proportion to height (1 to 2 pounds per inch of Average Weight NA Personality The American Eskimo Dog, a loving companion dog, presents a picture of strength and agility, alertness and beauty. It is a small to medium-size Nordic type dog, always white, or white with biscuit cream. The American Eskimo Dog is compactly built and well Children Yes, an American Eskimo is good if properly socialized to children. Trainability An American Eskimo needs weekly brushing and bathing once a month. You will need to pay special attention to an American Eskimo 's teeth and nails. The American Eskimo needs long daily walks or free reign in a fenced backyard. They enjoy active exercise a Friendliness The American Eskimo Dog is intelligent, inquisitive, and playful. It is fun-loving and generally outgoing to everyone. Temperment This breed is is very sociable with its family and good with children, other dogs, and household pets Care An American Eskimo needs weekly brushing and bathing once a month. You will need to pay special attention to an American Eskimo 's teeth and nails. The American Eskimo needs long daily walks or free reign in a fenced backyard. They enjoy active exercise a Combativeness Other Pets Yes, especially with another American Eskimo Group Non-Sporting (AKC); Northern breed (UKC). Country of Origin United States Coat Stand off straight, double coat with a dense undercoat and a longer coat of guard hairs. Color White or biscuit cream Lifespan 15 to 16 years Activity Level High, an active bouncy breed Health Hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy Find this Puppy