Breed Information

The American Eskimo is decended From the spitz family of dogs and is admired for its many wolf like traits: the erect pointed ears. the double coat, nose and body prportions.

The role of the American Eskimo differs from its Spitz ancestors however, as the same size and strength of the work dog has been bred out of them in favor of the traights making them ideal pets and family members.  The more specific ancestors were probably the German Spitz and the Italian Spitz and 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 there 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 1, 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 Recognise two varietyies of American Eskimo: The miniature and the standard. in 1996 the AKC (American Kennel Club)adopted the breed and recognises all 3 versions toy, mini, and standard.  Upon recognition in the CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) in 2006 they also recognise all 3 versions.

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