American Eskimo Dog Breed description: Character & Co
| Alternate Name | American Spitz |
| Origin | USA |
| Life expectancy | 12 - 15 years |
| Care requirements | high-maintenance |
| Activity level | average |
| FCI group | not recognised |
| AKC group | non-sporting group |
| KC group | not recognised |
Character
Usage
Origin
Breeding, acquisition and keeping of the American Eskimo Dog
With us this dog is almost not to be found. Since there is a market for rare dogs, people have probably come up with the idea to sell lace as American Eskimo Dog rarities. So you have to be careful with offers for this dog.
Appearance and coat of the American Eskimo Dog
The American Eskimo Dog has remained a pure Spitz to this day and that is how he looks. He has fine long fur in pure white or creamy. He wears no markings and most of his physique disappears under the luxuriant and very fine coat.
The coat is much longer at the bib, especially in winter. He can form a dense undercoat and is well protected against the weather. The coat requires regular brushing.
The pointed muzzle, the upturned pointed ears and dark eyes are typical Spitz. The strongly hairy tail carries this dog rolled over the back.
- typical Spitz
- long coat in white or creamy
- needs grooming
Size, weight and life expectancy of the American Eskimo Dog
The American Eskimo Dog Standard is between 36 and 48 cm tall, weighing 8 to 16 kg.
The American Eskimo Dog Miniature has a withers height of 28 to 38 cm and a weight of 4.5 to 9 kg.
Only the American Eskimo Dog Toy makes a difference between the sexes. Males always stay below 30 cm in height at withers and females below 28 cm. The weight moves with both between 2.7 and 4.5 kg.
The life expectancy of these dogs is between 12 and 15 years.
| Fur length | long |
| Fur | flat coated |
| Ear shape | Standing Ears |
| Tail | rolled up |
| Anatomy | sporty |
| Size | 36 - 48 cm |
| Weight | 8 - 16 kg |
| Size | 36 - 48 cm |
| Weight | 8 - 16 kg |
| Suitable For | - |
Colors
Other medium dogs
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