Built for the cold, this fluffy, all-white, intelligent and loving dog enjoys long runs, a good noisy chat and a cuddle on the couch.
Teenagers beware, there is no sneaking in past curfew with this dog in the house. With their great eyesight, even better hearing and a love for barking, an American Eskimo will let the family known when you’re home. They are a keen watchdog and known for being very noisy!
Dubbed ‘the dog beautiful’, you may not be able to walk down the street without people stopping to pat your furry friend. A big, white, fluffy coat, smiling face and black eyes make them quite a looker! Eskies are lively, active, outgoing and friendly. They adore their humans and are not aggressive pups, not even with strangers, although they are reserved and wary of unknown people.
Fun fact: Renowned for their intelligence, ‘Eskies’ were once
popular circus dogs, performing a number of tricks.
American Eskimos are great with little children and will even take to cats. They crave companionship and are perfect for those who work from home, or stay at home often. They also have oodles of energy that must be expended, or you’ll find yourself with a bored and noisy dog. They are suited to apartment living, provided they get enough exercise at the park.
Train your pup from a young age and soon they will be performing all kinds of tricks. They are intelligent but very strong-willed and will test their boundaries regularly. A confident owner is ideal for this pet.
They require lots of exercise. A daily run plus lots of games and teaching them tricks will result in a healthy, happy dog. American Eskimos love the cold weather, but don’t tolerate the heat as well. They are heavy shedders and are not hypoallergenic.
Scheduled six monthly health check visits with your vet are important to ensure that your dog is healthy and happy throughout all life stages. Together with your vet, you can determine and maintain a preventative health care program based on the individual needs of your canine companion.
Size
They are a medium-sized breed weighing between 10-18kgs, with a height between 38-48cms.
Space
An American Eskimo Dog will be happy curled up in an apartment, provided they get enough exercise.
Energy Levels
The equivalent of a marathon runner, they just go and go and go. Daily runs and lots of games are ideal for keeping this breed fit.
Difficulty of Training
They are intelligent, but strong-willed and may not always listen. Consistency is the key.
Family Suitability
They are great family pets and loyal companions.
Compatibility with other Pets
They love meeting new pets and will befriend other cats or dogs if socialised from a young age.
Need for Company
They have a moderate need for company and enjoy spending time with their family.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breed?
No
Coat and Grooming Needs
This breed is high-maintenance. They have a medium-length double coat in white. Brush it a few times a week to reduce shedding.
Shedding
They shed heavily.
Tendency to Bark
They have a high tendency to bark, so expect frequent conversations.