Playful, Perky, Smart
The American Eskimo Dog comes in three sizes—standard, miniature, and toy—standing as tall as 19 inches at the shoulder or as short as 9 inches. Distinctive traits include a dense, sparkling white coat with a lion-like ruff around the chest and shoulders; a smiling face, with bla…
Energy
80%
Shedding
60%
Trainability
100%
Grooming
40%
Friendliness
100%
Coat Type
Double coat
Weekly Brushing
dog food
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toys
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beds
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health
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training
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grooming
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Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.
Seasonal shedder — daily brushing during spring and fall coat blows is essential.
Highly trainable — excels with positive reinforcement; start obedience classes early.
Very sociable and people-oriented — early socialization keeps friendliness well-directed.