Buyer question
How long does an American Eskimo Dog live?
Our Animal Library gives the American Eskimo Dog a lifespan of 13–15 years.
Source: the American Eskimo Dog page in the Everybarn Animal Library. American Eskimo Dog in the Animal Library
The detail
Descended from German spitz dogs brought to the US and once a star of traveling circuses, the Eskie is a bright, white, fluffy dog in toy, miniature and standard sizes. Smart, eager and alert, it is a keen watchdog that sheds heavily.
- Best fit
- Families, active owners
- Temperament
- Bright, eager, alert
What to weigh
Eskies shed heavily and bark readily at anything unusual. They are clever and get into mischief when bored or left alone too long.