AKC Name:
American Eskimo Dog
Common Name(s):
Eskie, Echo Dog, Eskimo Dog, American Spitz
AKC Group:
Non-Sporting
Observed Weight: Help
16-30 lbs
Show Weight: Help
6-35 lbs
American Eskimo Dog
History:
The American Eskimo Dog is a companion dog that originated in the United States, with many believing the exact location to be somewhere in New York City. A relatively new breed, having developed sometime in the twentieth century, the American Eskimo was formerly known as a German Spitz or an American Eskimo Spitz. The breed was the first to walk a tightrope and was very popular in the 1930?s and 1940?s as circus dogs.
The American Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1994; however, the United Kennel Club had recognized the breed long before that year.
Identifying Features:
Average Height: 9 - 19 in
