American Eskimo Dog Breed Profile, Personality, Lifespan and Grooming

American Eskimos dog breed 


American Eskimos dog breed is An ideal companion for you and best friend for your kids. It is the name of a dog breed that will remind you of the impeccably beautiful snowfall. You must like American Eskimos because easy to pet and who will always obey you and show friendship with you as a dear friend.


American Eskimos Dog

American Eskimos Dog



American Eskimos dogs are affectionate animals with adults and children, but in addition to this, they are excellent companions for the elderly. Although they love walks, easily adapt to domestic life and can be trained as they are highly intelligent.


Characteristics

American Eskimos are happy, intelligent, and active dogs. They are well-socialized and loves to live with family. Since the origin of this breed, they were used for work, accompanying the Eskimos in their tasks and hunting, for this they are characterized as good guardians, if they are in a closed space such as a small apartment, they can bark with any unknown noise, if on the contrary, they are in a large house with a garden they will run to investigate if there is any unknown movement or sound.


History:

There are no documents of the true origin of the American Eskimo Dog. As we all know that in the United States, small, white Spitz-type dogs were usually found in German immigrant communities. These dogs are probably the offspring of white German Spitz, white Keeshonden, or the large white Pomeranian who came to the United States with the German family. They are collectively referred to as American Spitz dogs. Spitz dogs are in the class of Nordic dogs. So American Eskimo Dogs faces looking like a fox.


American Eskimo Dog

The American Eskimo Dogs love to Play



American Eskimo Dog Size:

The American Eskimo Dog size can vary considerably. This is why the United Kennel Club recognizes two sizes: miniature and standard. According to there body Structure, Some people classified there in three sizes:


01. Toy :

It's a tiny size. There are weighted 10-12 pounds and size stand 9 to 12 inches.

02. Miniature :

It's medium in size. There are weighted 20 pounds and size stand 12 to 15 inches.

03. Standard. 

It's large in size. There are weighted 30 pounds and size stand 15 to 19 inches.


Physical Structure:

The American Eskimo Dog has a thick double coat of hair, which can be white or beige. Hair sizes are medium to long. They can resist low temperatures thanks to their thick fur. Their ears are straight and triangular, their head is triangular, and their tail wraps around their back. Its coat is thick without being wavy. At times they may have visible front teeth, the eyes may be brown, and in some cross-breed cases, they have light-colored eyes. 


Lifespan:


The American Eskimo dog is a long-living dog breed. The average lifespan of American Eskimo dogs is 13-15 Years. Lifespan depends on health, care, and grooming. 

Personality

The American Eskimo dog is a family dog ​​that children and adults love. It is very loyal and cannot do without its owner for long, so it is not advisable to leave it alone for many hours. In appearance, they can remind us of wolves but their appearance is much more tender and friendly, so they should not be feared, although they are large in size they do not attack, in any case, they will do so when they feel invaded or at risk. The American Eskimo dogs clever, spunky, hard-working, good runner, and loves vigorous exercise. With a winning look, they have a winning personality.


American Eskimo Puppy

American Eskimo Puppy





Eskimo dog is an excellent watchdog and tends to bark when threatened. If an American Eskimo Dog is welcomed into the home as a puppy, socialization with humans is important, otherwise, it will be too fearful of strangers. If the socialization is proper and if we make the introductions as it should be, this breed will be kind to outsiders and will accept them willingly. 

The American Eskimo is a dog that knows how to entertain itself, either with toys or with walks around the house while sniffing. However, you need to keep busy full time, otherwise, you will find something to take care of. Like all intelligent dogs, they can get bored and entertained digging or chewing objects, they can even run away from home in search of adventure. 


In any case, you need a couple of daily walks of fifteen to thirty minutes so that you can manage your energy. He is tolerant of other dogs and cats in the house if he has been raised with them. As with most other breeds, especially Nordic breeds, contact with other pets such as rodents, birds, and reptiles should be avoided.


This breed of dog is capable of mastering the most complex skills, thanks to its highly developed intelligence. There is a large amount of data where it appears that dogs of this breed formerly participated in different circus numbers. But such a sharp mind is not always good, as dogs that "think" become very independent and this breed of dog is free thinker, so it is important to teach obedience as soon as possible. Without a good education, the dog will be constantly cunning and will do what he always wants to do. As in the case of large dogs, the owner must become a leader for pets, safe and incorruptible. It is very easy to train this breed, especially if you play and encourage it correctly. The variety of activities will warm the animal's interest and facilitate the learning process. An important aspect is socialization, our dog must become familiar with other people and animals so that in the future it does not behave aggressively with them. It has an excellent sense of smell, thanks to which dogs of this breed are used for customs inspections.


Hygiene and health


The American Eskimo is a strong dog breed but some times they can be affected by Hip Dysplasia, Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, and Juvenile Cataracts.


American Eskimo Dog

American Eskimo Dog


The American Eskimo Dog has medium-long hair and loses a lot of hair like the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed. A weekly or fortnightly brushing is necessary, even daily during shedding to get rid of dead hair. Regular cleaning of the eye area is recommended to prevent tears from producing unsightly stains on its beautiful coat. The American Eskimo Dog can easily suffer from hip dysplasia and progressive retinal atrophy. Both of these problems can be avoided by choosing a dog bred by a breeder. The diet of the American Eskimo Dog must take into account, among other things, its age and activity. 

 

Care and Grooming:

The American Eskimo Dog has hair that is quite thick and requires regular grooming, a procedure that will be performed three to four times a week, otherwise the dog will have all kinds of knots, making it very difficult to remove them later. This breed of dog has a skin that is quite sensitive, therefore it must be bathed once a month and neutral soaps must be used. Washing the dog with human shampoos is fraught with serious dermatological problems. In this sense, it is better to consult a veterinarian who will be the one to help you choose an effective hygiene product. It is important to treat the dog regularly against external parasites. Special precautions should be taken during hot seasons, carefully examining the animal's skin after going out for a walk, looking for ticks and other blood-sucking insects.


Frequently ask and

Q. How long do mini American Eskimo dogs live?

Ans: The average lifespan of American Eskimo dogs are 13-15 Years. 

Q. Are American Eskimo dogs high maintenance?

Ans: Yes, The American Eskimo dogs high maintenance because they have log hair and loses a lot of hair. So need regular grooming.

Q. Can American Eskimo dogs be left alone?

Ans: No, The American Eskimo like to live with family and they can not tolerate a single life.

Q. Do American Eskimo dogs bite?

Ans: The American Eskimo looks like fox or wolves but their appearance is much more tender and friendly, also they are well socialized,  so they never bite.

Q. Can American Eskimo dogs handle cold weather?

Ans. Yes.  The American Eskimo dogs have a thick double coat of hair. For their thick fur, They can resist low temperatures.

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