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Eskimo Dog
The Full Eskimo Dog Description
In the early years of this century, the American Eskimo Dog was a favourite circus dog. Quick and bright in his eye-catching snowy-white coat, the Eskie was used for many acts, including one that involved walking a tightrope.
Did you know?
The American Eskimo Dog was a favourite among circus performers in the early 20th century.
Contrary to popular belief, the American Eskimo Dog is not descended from working sled dogs.
So you want to own an American Eskimo Dog?
The American Eskimo Dog has a thick, double, standoff coat with no curl or wave. Dogs generally have more coat than bitches, especially along the ruff around the neck.
True Eskie temperament is described in the breed standard as loving, intelligent, alert, friendly and slightly conservative.
Indicative Breed Standard
General Appearance
Typical spitz dog with thick neck and broad chest, well boned legs of medium length. Majestic and powerful physique that is built for hard work, not speed.
Characteristics
Sled dog capable of surviving in extreme temperatures and pulling weights of 45-80 kgs (99-176lbs) per dog over 15-70 miles a day on snow, or carrying 15 kgs (33lbs) as pack dog in summer. Also used to locate game and hold it at bay.
Temperament
Reflects tough, hard working function. When mature, affectionate, enjoying attention. Pack orientated with extremely rapid response to outside stimulus.
Head and Skull
Large, well proportioned, broad and wedge shaped. Tapered muzzle of medium length. Females have much narrower skull than males.
Eyes
Never round or bulging. Widely spaced, obliquely set. Generally dark but hazel and yellow occur, depending on pigmentation. Never blue.
Ears
Short thick and triangular with slightly rounded tips. Carried erect, facing forwards, covered with dense short hair inside and out.
Mouth
Powerful heavy jaws with large teeth. Perfect regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Lips close fitting.
Neck
Short, straight, thick and very muscular.
Forequarters
Broad shoulders, well laid back. Well muscled. Forelegs straight but well developed. Dew claws permitted.
Body
Should accentuate overall power and endurance. Deep, wide well-developed chest, moderately sprung ribs and well developed loin. Level back, well-muscled throughout. Only slight tuck up. Skin thick and tough.
Hindquarters
Not higher than withers. Good turn of stifle. Legs muscular with width of thigh continuing down towards hock. From behind, legs appear straight; hocks turning neither in nor out.
Feet
Large, almost round, well arched. Thick pads with hair between the toes.
Tail
Large, bushy, set moderately high, carried up or over the back. Mature bitches may carry tails down.
Gait/Movement
Powerful, brisk trot with rear legs moving in line with front legs. Males with heavily muscular thighs may appear to move wide behind.
Coat
Thick, dense undercoat with hard stiff guard hairs. Outer coat 8-15 cms (3-6 ins). In males, a mane over shoulders and neck giving appearance of greater height and bulk than actually exists. Females have shorter coat overall.
Colour
All colours and markings allowed including solid colours. Pigmentation from black to light brown depending on coat colour. Snow nose acceptable.
Size
dogs 58-70 cms (22-27½ ins), bitches 50-60 cms (19½-23½ ins).
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