American Eskimo Dog

The American Eskimo Dog, also known as an Eskie, is a newer breed from the Working Group, and it was recognized by the AKC in 1994. Eskies look a lot like a fluffy cotton ball, their thick double coat is always white, and they have slightly slanted almond eyes. Their face and ears are very triangular, and their legs are somewhat slim. read full article..

The standard appearance for the American Eskimo Dog calls for them to be white or white and biscuit cream, with brown eyes, and a compact body. The dog's length should be only slightly greater than its height at the shoulder. read full article..

American Eskimo dogs have a long, dense coat and need regular grooming. This means brushing them once a week, or more if necessary. Eskimo dogs need to be bathed only when necessary, like if they soil their coat with large amounts of dirt or substances with strong odors. Regular brushing maintains a clean coat in most cases. read full article..

American Eskimo dogs were bred to be companion dogs and thrive on being a part of a human family. They are easily trained and very intelligent, although like many Nordic breeds, Eskimo dogs can be strong willed and independent. read full article..