The
American Eskimo Dog is a breed
of companion dog
originating in Germany
. The American Eskimo is a member of the Spitz
family. Despite its name and appearance, the American Eskimo dog is not
from Alaska; the dog's heritage is traced back to Northern Europe.
In addition to serving as a watchdog and companion, the American Eskimo
dog also achieved a high degree of popularity in the 1930s and 1940s
United States as a circus
performer.
There are three size varieties of the American Eskimo breed, the toy,
miniature and the standard.
Miniature American Eskimos, with their high intelligence and
inquisitive nature, will love to "investigate". If they find something
very interesting they will often want their owner or handler to
investigate as well, and will at times, not let the "matter" go until
the person complies. You will often find this behavior when it comes to
children, for instance, if a baby or child is crying the American Eskimo
will want you to see what the problem is and will not stop worrying
until you do. The American Eskimo being so "tuned in" is one of the
characteristics that makes them a desirable breed around children.
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