American Eskimo Dog

American Eskimo dog
Size
Small to Medium
Height
Toy - 9 to 10 inches at the withers; Miniature – 12 to 15 inches at the withers; Standard, 15 to 19 inches at the withers
Weight
6 to 40 pounds
Coat
Fluffy, double coat
Color
White or white with biscuit cream
Energy
Medium
Activities
Conformation, Agility, Obedience
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The American Eskimo Dog, which descended from European spitz-type dogs, was brought to the U.S. by German immigrants. The breed comes in three size varieties: Standard, Miniature and Toy. Nicknamed the “Eskie,” this breed has a heavy white coat that requires weekly brushing. Although intelligent, affectionate and playful, the American Eskimo Dog can be skeptical of strangers.