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Non-Sportingsmall🌍 United Statesfamily companion and watchdog
American Eskimo Dog
Bright, alert, playful, affectionate
Popularity
681
Spitz companion bred from farm watchdogs; bright, lively, and vocal.
Lifespan
12–15 years
Coat
white double coat with a long straight outer coat and dense undercoat, with heavier neck ruff
Colors
white, white with cream
Male height
15–19 in
Female height
14–18 in
Male weight
35–40 lb
Female weight
18–30 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
2
Barking
4
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
3
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
4
Grooming
3
Drooling
1
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
2
Cold tolerance
4
