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American Eskimos that are well-trained, well-loved and well-exercised are considered perfect the companions and are even ideal for shows and breeding. They are quite loyal, love attention and will aim to please their owners. American Eskimos are wonderful with their human family including children; as long as they are near their family they will be content. They are sensitive to actions and emotions. If not properly socialized or mistreated, these dogs can become aggressive. American Eskimo dogs (or "Eskies") are nothing if not true family members. Originally called the "German Spitz," these pups adapt just as well to apartments as they do to homes with big backyards.

American Eskimo dogs, like most dogs of the polar region, require a degree of exercise or playing, especially when pups where they tend to be so playful with exhaustible energy. They enjoy cold weather better than warm. The transition from pups to full grown dogs tends to be slow, so the need for constant outdoor activities tend to be a burden for some.

American Eskimo dogs have been devoted companion dogs for centuries. They need to be around people and be involved in family occasions. Eskies were also used as guardian dogs in America. By his nature, he is an instinctive and territorial watchdog.

American Eskimo puppies are great with children and are very easy to train as they often are happiest when working. American Eskimos like to keep their beds clean, so they do not like to go to the bathroom anywhere near their beds. A smaller puppy generally has to go every two or three hours.

Standard American Eskimos are well built and at maturity will grow to a height of 15-19 inches and weigh in between 18 and 35 pounds. Females are slightly shorter, measuring in between 14 to 18 inches in height. Standards are 15-19 inches and weigh 25-35 pounds. These dogs are white or biscuit cream or a white/cream mix. Both the outer coat and undercoat are thick and soft. However, it is important to maintain their natural beauty with routine care and grooming. Eskies were bred to be kept indoors, even though they have a luxuriant coat. Known to clean their faces like cats they are easier to maintain then you may think as their coat easily repels dirt, they have no doggie odor and they are very clean. They generally shed twice a year with the change of the seasons. There is some year round shedding, which is minimized by proper diet and grooming.

American Eskimos are friendly and smart dogs, normally reserved and calm in demeanor. They love their owner families, including playing with children and roughhousing in the backyard, though they may appear reserved around strangers and visitors. They adapt well to any size dwelling, provided that daily exercise is offered.

Eskies are protective of their owners and home, and make great watchdogs. Their high intelligence needs enough stimulation or they can develop behavioral problems. Eskies love their families, and a well-socialized dog is more of a pleasure to own. They are easily trained and very intelligent, as well as being strong-willed and independent.

American Eskimos must have regular daily exercise because this breed can gain weight easily if it does not get enough. Eskies are very active indoors and benefit immensely from family play sessions. They need a lot of attention, which means part of their care is the amount of exercise, playtime, and general time you spend with them. Some people call them velcro dogs, because they want to be with their human all the time, at work, play, and at rest. When well-trained an American Eskimo can make a great family pet!