The American Eskimo nicknamed "Eskie" is said to be the most beautiful  dog of all dog breeds. Decedents of the White German spits dogs, originated  in Germany. The white German spitz came to America in the late 1600's.

The United Kennel Club begin registering the American Eskimo in 1913. It took 4 more years for the UKC to adopt the name American Eskimo. In the last 30 years the American Eskimo has grown in popularity and numbers to become one of the most  popular breeds in the country today. In 1985 The American Eskimo Dog Association was formed for the purpose that the American Kennel Club recognition of the breed. Ten  years later the American Eskimo was fully recognized by the American Kennel Club in July of 95.

The American Eskimo is most widely known for its performance in the Barnum and Bailey Circus. Their superior intelligence have proven the American  Eskimo to exceed in the Obedience ring. They are able to master tricks and train quickly.

American Eskimos are people oriented dogs and you will find yourself dealing  with them as they are humans. They are like children always wanting love. They have an uncanning ability to understand not only your tone of voice but what you say. While the American Eskimo loves all members of the family its not unusual for them to single out one member of the family as their favorite. They will follow that person wherever they should  go, they feel that they are this members private guardian.

Caring for the American Eskimo is quite simple and easier than most  people think, being a all white long hair dog. The Eskie can play outside in the rain and mud and when dry the dirt will come off when they shake. This is due to the natural oil that repels soiling. They also don't have the odor problem that many long hair breeds have.

The Eskie males shed their coat once a year, in the spring when "They blow their coats". By brushing regular during this time will reduce the shedding. Females will shed a 2nd time usual 1-2 months after their heat cycle.

The American Eskimo has excellent health as a breed. Hip dysphasia are pretty much unheard of and various deceased and defects that effect many breeds are not prominent in the American Eskimos. On any American Eskimo or any other breed make sure you have a written guarantee of the dog for health problems and please take your new Eskie to your local vet  and have  him checked. The Eskie lives a average of 15 years

The American Eskimo comes in three sizes ( Toy, Miniature and Standard) as recognized by the American Kennel Club. ( Toys are 9"-12" male and female ) ( Miniatures are 12"-15" male and female ) (Standard are 15"-19" male and female )

The United Kennel Club recognizes only the Miniature and the Standards.  ( Miniature males 12"-15", Miniature female (12"-14" )
( Standard males 15"-19" , Standard females 14"-18" )

If you would like additional reading information on the American Eskimo  check out the American Eskimo Books under general information .