Breed Info

The American Eskimo is descended from the Spitz family of dogs and is admired for it's many wolf like traits: the erect pointed ears, the double coat, nose and moderation in body proportions.

The role of the American Eskimo differs from its spits ancestors however, as the size and strength of the work dog has been bred out of them in favor of the traits making them ideal pets and family members. The more specific ancestors were probably the German Spitz and the Italian Spitz and are cousins to today's Keeshonds and Pomeranian.

As Europeans immigrated to the new world, so did the little white Spitz dogs, and soon they became known as the American Spitz. In the early 20th century these dogs, with their dazzling white coats, obvious good humor, quick intelligence and uncanny abilities, became popular show dogs at circuses. The American Spitz became the American Eskimo after World War I, because of anti-German sentiment.

The American Eskimo was first registered with the United Kennel Club (UKC) in 1913. For many years the dogs were single registered with the UKC, until 1970 when they started requiring pedigree documentation. Today the UKC recognizes two varieties of American Eskimo: the miniature and the standard. And the dog is now recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC).

 

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