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| American Eskimo Dog |
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Charming, happy, bright and agile the American Eskimo Dog could be said to have it all. Combine this with three size varieties and there is virtually an ideal for everyone. The American Eskimo Dog is generally a bit soft in temperament and loud, rough handling or inadequate attention can leave them with various anxieties and destructive/noisy tendencies. In general however, they are an easy breed to love and enjoy as a great companion. Sadly, they are far too commonly found in Animal Shelters and rescues where puppy mills have produced them as cute, easy to sell puppies. These dogs are not inherently damaged but will likely require handling including socializing and training of basic manners that would have been neglected by previous owners. |
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| General Information |
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Non-Sporting |
Height: three varieties:9-12 inches- Toy; 12-15-Miniature; over 15 inches - Standard |
| Weight: proportionate to size; none under 9 inches or over 19 inches |
Longevity: mid teens |
| Colors: white or white with cream |
Coat type: double coat with dense undercoat and long top coat with no curl or wave; frequent brushing advised for shedding and to minimize matting |
| Recognized Registries: AKC and others |
| Overall Appearance: Compact, bright dog of Nordic descent with pricked ears, foxy face, alert eyes and sweeping tail over a coat of lush white lustre. |
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| Personaility - Behavior - Training |
| Energy Level: moderate |
| General Nature: |
very good |
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with Children: very good; toy variety needs particular supervision |
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with other pets: generally good |
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with dogs: very good especially when properly introduced |
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| Socialization requirements: moderate |
| Ideal home characteristics: The American Eskimo is equally at home in an apartment or home with yard, understanding of coat requirements and exercise is necessary. This is a very attached breed, long periods left alone can be deleterious to happy home |
| Temperament Notes: happy, bright, alert and entertaining |
| Training requirement: moderate; while certainly suitable as an agility or other dog sport athlete, this breed doesn't have a drive that needs to be met through work |
| Trainer notes: Not highly confident so a proper home and handling will determine this dog's outlook on the world. Gentle and happy, fair handling, attention and regular routine should make for an exceptional pet. A wonderful choice for the dedicated and committed first time dog owner. |
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| Background Information |
| Year range of first recognition: |
| Country of Origin: US |
| Original Function: companion |
| History: Found in the ancient art of the Greeks and Romans as well as skeletal remains in some excavations in Germany, the white nordic spitz is a dog of antiquity. Popular among royalty, it ultimately became the proginator of the Pomeranian. |
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| Adoption Information |
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| Deviations from Standard: |
| Health Notes: PRA, Legg-Calve Perthes disease, Canine Hip Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Patellar Luxation |
| Health Testing: CERF, OFA for hips and elbows |
| Questions to ask Breeder: http://www.digitaldog.com/breeder_questions.html - The Breeder Questions as listed here provided with explanations and answers you will want to be looking for!
- How long have you had American Eskimo Dogs?
- How did you come to decide to breed this pair?
- What health issues are in the breed?
- What health issues do you screen your breeding stock for?
- What titles do you seek for your breeding stock?
- What temperament do you consider appropriate for the breed?
- Do you have a written contract and puppy guarantee?
- Will you take a puppy back at any point in its life if something should happen?
- How old are the puppies when you send them to their homes?
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| Web Sites: http://www.eskiesonline.com/ - American Eskimo Dog Rescue Northeast
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jamarsch/aedca/ - Heart Bandits National Eskie Rescue
http://www.eskierescuestl.org/ - American Eskimo Dog Rescue Midwest
http://www.americaneskimo.com/sunshadows/rescue.html - American Eskimo Dog Rescue National |
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