
American Eskimo Dog
A.K.A. :Eskimo Spitz, American Spitz, German Spitz
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Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
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Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
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Overview: | The American Eskimo Dog was used as a circus dogs in the early part of last century, but their true skills are as a loyal and beautiful companion. With a striking white coat, the 'Eskie' is growing in popularity as a pet. |
Breed Group: | Non-Sporting |
Weight (lbs): | Toy:6-10 Miniature: 11-20 Standard: 20-40 |
Height (in): | Toy: 9-12 Miniature: 12-15 Standard: 15-19 |
Colors: | White, or white with biscuit cream. |
Coat: | The coat has two layers. The undercoat is short and dense, and the outer coat consists of long straight hair. It is thicker and longer around the chest and neck. |
Character: | American Eskimo Dogs are intelligent, inquisitive, and very playful. They're full of fun and very social with humans and other dogs. |
Temperament: | This breed is very sociable with its family and is good with children, other dogs, and even other household pets. |
Care: | The American Eskimo Dog requires regular brushing as its hair tends toward matting. Extra attention is needed during the twice yearly shedding. |
Training: | This breed is smart and eager to please, so training techniques need to be gentle and consistent. |
Activity: | The American Eskimo Dog needs a workout every day and may need to take long walks or go out for a jog. |
Country of Origin: | Germany |
Health Issue: | This breed is fairly healthy, although they may have eye and tear duct problems. |
Life Expectancy: | 13-16 |
American Eskimo Dog Puppies for saleSee all puppies for sale
White puppy

American Eskimo Dog
Male, 11 Weeks Old
USA BARKER, NY, USA
Date listed: 04/02/2025
Meet Bean. Bean is a big strapping boy who loves to push his weight around at feeding time. He also loves to play and gives the best puppy kisses. He has been raised with his...
registered american eskimo puppies

American Eskimo Dog
Male, 13 Weeks Old
USA STATESVILLE, NC, USA
Date listed: 03/31/2025
new litter born 1/18/2025 solid white with black nose and brown eyes, own both parents, great with children, very loyal dogs, beautiful dogs, please call 530 370 0314 ,2 pups left...
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Lily of St Thomas Pa - American Eskimo Dog Dog For Adoption

American Eskimo Dog
Female,
USA Pikesville, MD, USA
Date listed: 04/23/2025
Dog Breed: American Eskimo Dog. Please Note: This animal is listed as a courtesy to another organization or individual. Please be sure to contact the foster/caretaker for more...
Riley of Mt. Pleasant, MI - American Eskimo Dog Dog For Adoption

American Eskimo Dog
Male,
USA Pikesville, MD, USA
Date listed: 04/16/2025
Dog Breed: American Eskimo Dog. Please Note: This animal is listed as a courtesy to another organization or individual. Please be sure to contact the foster/caretaker for more...
Bentley - American Eskimo Dog (long coat) Dog For Adoption

American Eskimo Dog
Male, Adult
USA Strongsville, OH, USA
Date listed: 04/02/2025
Dog Breed: American Eskimo Dog (long coat). Bentley has not had a good start to life. He has lived mostly outdoors and was never taught to be an indoor dog and potty outside. He...
Winter of Ewing, NJ - American Eskimo Dog Dog For Adoption

American Eskimo Dog
Female,
USA Pikesville, MD, USA
Date listed: 04/02/2025
Dog Breed: American Eskimo Dog. Please Note: This animal is listed as a courtesy to another organization or individual. Please be sure to contact the foster/caretaker for more...
Petunia - American Eskimo Dog Dog For Adoption

American Eskimo Dog
Female,
USA Pikesville, MD, USA
Date listed: 04/02/2025
Dog Breed: American Eskimo Dog. This sweet little girl came to ERU with nine other eskies in 2019. The 10 eskies (FL-10) were from an eviction situation. The owner was a backyard...
Bruno of Harrisburg Pa - American Eskimo Dog Dog For Adoption

American Eskimo Dog
Male,
USA Pikesville, MD, USA
Date listed: 02/05/2025
Dog Breed: American Eskimo Dog. Please Note: This animal is listed as a courtesy to another organization or individual. Please be sure to contact the foster/caretaker for more...
Lucy and Ricky - American Eskimo Dog (long coat) Dog For Adoption

American Eskimo Dog
Female, Senior
USA Marina Del Rey, CA, USA
Date listed: 10/23/2024
Posted Breed: American Eskimo Dog (long coat). Courtesy post, text 818-378-8995 to adopt⬅️ Ricky (2 yo Lhasa Apso) and Lucy (11 yo American Eskimo) were abandoned in a...
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