American Eskimo
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The Breed's History:
The American Eskimo Dog was originally bred to guard people and property and, therefore, is territorial by nature and a valiant watchdog. They are not considered an aggressive breed. But, due to the breed\'s watchdog history, American Eskimos are generally quite vocal, barking at any stranger who comes in proximity to their owners' territory.
In Northern Europe, smaller Spitz were eventually developed into the various German Spitz breeds. European immigrants brought their Spitz pets with them to the United States, especially New York, in the early 1900s, "all of them descended from the larger German Spitz, the Keeshond, the white Pomeranian, and the Italian Spitz, the Volpino Italiano."
Although white was not always a recognized color in the various German Spitz breeds, it was generally the preferred color in the US. In a display of patriotism in the era around World War I, dog owners began referring to their pets as American Spitz rather than German Spitz.
Although the American Eskimo is known as the German Spitz in several countries outside of the United States, the two breeds have actually developed somewhat differently since the American Eskimo was relocated to North America, over a century ago.
It is not uncommon for German Spitz breeders to incorporate imported American Eskimo bloodlines into their breeding program to broaden the gene pool, and vice versa.
Country of Origin:
Germany
Breed Group:
Companion
Height:
1 foot, 3 inch. to 1 feet 7 inch. feet (38 to 48,3 cm)
Weight:
30 + pounds (13,6 Kg)
Life Span:
12 to 15 years
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Hip Dysplasia,
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease,
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA),
Juvenile Cataracts
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