| The American Eskimo is a member of the | | | | type dogo Always white, or white with biscuit creamo |
| non-sporting group of AKC classifications, as well as a | | | | Compactly built and well balancedo Face is Nordic |
| member of the spitz family or Nordic breeds. It is | | | | type with erect triangular shaped earso Distinctive |
| almost certainly from the European spitzes, including | | | | black points (lips, nose, and eye rims)o White double |
| the white German Spitz, the white Keeshound, the | | | | coat consists of a short, dense undercoat with a |
| white Pomeranian and the Volpino Italiano (white Italian | | | | longer guard hair growing through it forming the outer |
| Spitz). | | | | coat, which is straight with no curl or waveo The coat |
| The American Eskimo was very popular for use in | | | | is thicker and longer around the neck and chest |
| trick-dog acts during the 19th century. They performed | | | | forming a lion-like ruff more noticeable on maleso |
| in traveling circuses throughout the United States. One | | | | Rump and hind legs down to hocks are covered with |
| reason for its circus success was the sparkling white | | | | thicker, longer hair forming the characteristic breecheso |
| coat and quickness. They also possessed an innate | | | | Richly plumed tail carried loosely on the back |
| intelligence, high trainability and unsurpassed agility, | | | | Personality Description:o Intelligento Alerto Friendlyo |
| which made them perfect for performing circus acts. | | | | Slightly conservativeo Never overly shy nor |
| As the circus dogs traveled across American the | | | | aggressiveo At home, the American Eskimo Dog |
| American Eskimo dog breed became more and more | | | | makes an excellent watch dogo It is protective of its |
| popular. | | | | home and family, although it does not threaten to bite |
| The dog is bred in three distinct sizes, these are:o | | | | or attack peopleo Learns new tasks quickly and is |
| Toyo Miniatureo Standard | | | | eager to please |
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| Appearance Description:o Small to medium size Nordic | | | | |