| The Toy American Eskimo or "Eskies" dog breed is a | | | | 18 - 35 pounds |
| companion dog. They are a charming and | | | | LIFE SPAN |
| affectionate little dog with an intelligent expression. | | | | 15 years |
| There are two other types of American Eskimo dogs | | | | These dogs are a good choice for a family. They get |
| - standard and miniature. The only main difference | | | | along well with children if given sufficient exposure |
| between them is their size and weight. | | | | and interaction early. They are also good with other |
| Eskies have a snowy white double coat that can | | | | pets. Eskies are considered a good breed for the first |
| have biscuit or cream markings. Both the outer coat | | | | time owner if purchased from a good breeder. |
| and undercoat are thick and soft. They have a very | | | | They are wary of strangers until they get to know |
| distinctive ruff, compact body; wedge shaped fairly | | | | them then they are instant friends. They make |
| small head with erect triangular shipped ears. Their | | | | excellent watchdogs - they will bark to announce a |
| eyes are oval shaped, dark brown with dark brown | | | | stranger. |
| or black rims. Their tail is plumed and curled over their | | | | Eskies do need to be socialized and are very trainable |
| back. | | | | but need kindness and consistency. They seem to |
| The Toy American Eskimo is strong, swift and agile | | | | take longer to mature than other breeds. They can |
| with a flowing gait. These dogs are also very | | | | behave like a puppy until two years of age. |
| loveable and high-spirited. | | | | They need exercise so they do not gain weight. Toy |
| The American Eskimo is loving, playful, willing to | | | | Eskimo's just need a few laps around the house or |
| please, alert, loyal, strong willed but easy to train with | | | | outside but the rest need more and they love long |
| a quick wit and obedient. | | | | walks. |
| Weight and Height | | | | They are a fairly healthy breed but are prone to :hip |
| TOY | | | | dysplasiaprogressive retional atrophyeye and eye |
| 9 - 11 inches | | | | duct problems |
| 6 - 10 pounds | | | | They like cold weather better than warm. |
| MINIATURE | | | | Brush these dog daily when shedding, otherwise |
| 12 - 15 inches | | | | twice a week will do. Theyare an average shedder. |
| 10 - 20 pounds | | | | Only bath every 2 or 3 months because of dry skin |
| STANDARD | | | | problems. This is a very clean breed and grooms |
| 15 - 19 inches | | | | themselves. |