Buyer question
Is an American Eskimo Dog good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the American Eskimo Dog 4 out of 5 for beginners (easy if exercised).
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.
- Temperament
- Bright, eager, alert
- Best fit
- Families, active owners
- Trainability
- 5 out of 5 (Quick, eager learner)
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (1 hr exercise daily)
- Grooming load
- 3 out of 5 (Brush twice weekly)
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.