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American Eskimo Infographic

The American Eskimo is one of the Spitz families of Nordic breeds. It is closely related to the white German Spitz. German Spitzes were eventually brought to America, where the name changed to American Eskimo Dog due to the widespread anti-German feelings during World War I. Today they are known as a separate breed, but are closely related to the German Spitz.

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American Eskimo Infographic

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  1. American Eskimo A bright white companion, well- suited for winter!

  2. Country of Origin: Germany Dog Group: Non-sporting dog breeds Origin of Name: The American Eskimo is one of the Spitz families of Nordic breeds. It is closely related to the white German Spitz. German Spitzes were eventually brought to America, where the name changed to American Eskimo Dog due to the widespread anti-German feelings during World War I. Today they are known as a separate breed but are closely related to the German Spitz.

  3. Breed information Life span-12 to 15 years Availability: Easy to get About American Eskimo: The American Eskimo Dog is a medium purebred known for being alert, energetic, friendly, independent, intelligent, and protective. The most common colors for American Eskimo Dogs are cream and white. To keep it healthy, it will need to get exercise regularly. Known to be multi-talented, the American Eskimo Dog participates in a wide variety of activities such as agility, competitive obedience, guarding, and narcotics detection.

  4. Maintenance Visits to Groomer- high Drooling-No Bath- Regular Tolerance to heat- Get a heatstroke Tolerance to cold- Loves snow Exercise Requirement- Lots

  5. Health Not all American Eskimo Dogs will get any or all of these diseases, but it's important to be aware of them if you're considering this breed. Hip dysplasia Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Juvenile

  6. More Temperament The American Eskimo is bright, eager to please, lively and fun-loving, in short, an enjoyable and generally obedient companion. True to the Spitz heritage, he is independent and tenacious and loves to run, especially in cold weather. But he is among the most biddable of Spitz breeds and is calm and well-mannered inside. He is good with children, other dogs, and pets and is generally outgoing to everyone. Training & Intelligence The American Eskimo dog enjoys and excels at training, where he is a top contender in the obedience, rally, and agility rings. His showbiz background is evident to all who try teaching him tricks, and he is quick to learn household rules. Breeding Litter Size- 4-5 Puppies (Approx.) C li ti i B di N

  7. Complication in Breeding-No Procreation If you're buying a puppy, find a good breeder who will show you health clearances for both your puppy's parents. Health clearances prove that a dog has been tested for and cleared of a particular condition. Litter Size is about Average of 4 to 5 puppies.

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