American Eskimo

The American Eskimo Dog is strong, well-proportioned and well-balanced, with a nimble and light gait. It has a Nordic face, upright triangular ears, and characteristic black spots on the lips, nose and eye rims. Its white double coat has a short dense inner layer and a protective outer layer of long hair that stands upright without curling. The outer layer of hair on the neck and chest is thicker and longer, forming a lion-like ruff, which is more common in male dogs than female dogs. The tail and hind legs are covered with thick long hair down to the hocks, which is quite distinctive, and the feathery fluffy tail stands on the back.
It is usually white or white with brown and yellow markings. The American Eskimo Dog is divided into different levels according to its size: Toy dog ​​(22.9 to 30.5 cm, including 30.5 cm); Small dog (30.5 to 38.1 cm, including 38.1 cm); Standard dog (38.1 to 48.3 cm, including 48.3 cm). Dogs under 22.9 cm and over 48.3 cm do not meet the standard.

Although the name of the American Eskimo Dog contains the word "American", this dog actually originated in Northern Europe. The ancestor of the American Eskimo Dog is the German Shepherd, which was named the American Eskimo Dog during World War I.

The American Eskimo Dog is a member of the Pomeranian Silky Dog family, and many dog lovers prefer to classify it as a Nordic breed. Nicknamed "Eski", the American Eskimo Dog was a popular circus dog in the early 20th century.

In the early 19th century, the American Eskimo Dog was very popular in traveling circuses throughout the interior of the United States, where they were used in acrobatic performances. The dogs were attractive to the public because of their long, thick, pure white, shiny fur and their agility. Circus trainers also liked them for this reason, as the Eskimo Dog is naturally intelligent, docile and obedient, and has unparalleled flexibility. These dogs used for performances in circuses helped to develop the number and range of Eskimo Dogs.

Although the American Pomeranian was renamed the American Eskimo Dog in 1917, the exact reason for the choice of this name is unclear. One theory is that the name Eskimo Dog easily associates the dog with different breeds of large Nordic dogs bred by local Americans, and the Eskimo Dog seems to be a miniaturized version of the Eskimo Dog sled dog.

In 1985, the American Eskimo Dog Club was established. It is a national club that works for the American Kennel Club (AKC) and specializes in identifying, protecting and promoting the breeding of purebred American Eskimo Dogs. The American Eskimo Dog Club established the pedigree registration of this breed in 1986, and it was transferred to the American Kennel Club in November 1993. More than 1,750 American Eskimo dogs are registered in the AKC pedigree as the ancestors of this breed. The American Eskimo Dog is a non-sporting dog, and on June 1, 1995, it finally had a systematic identification standard and legal status.

The American Eskimo Dog is very strong and requires professional obedience training. It is not suitable for beginners. Accustomed to city life, just go out for a walk every day. Love to play games, friendly to children and strangers. It is one of the best recommended types of dogs.

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