Origin:
American Eskimos are breed for the colder weather but adjust well to all climates! American Eskimos with the dense double coat originally were recognized in Germany then migrated to the U.S.A.

Expected Adult Weight:
30 - 55 lbs.

Expected Adult Height:
15 - 19 inches.

Expected Life Span:
12 - 15 years.

Eskies are lively, active companion dogs who love to entertain and join in on all family activities. They are outgoing and friendly with family and friends, but reserved with strangers!

Double Coat (outer wire coat with a soft dense undercoat).

Regular Grooming Frequency:
Require only a seasonal grooming as well as a regular nail trim about every 5 weeks and seasonal bath and blow out. Will require brushing to remove dead under coat throughout week.

Home Grooming Tools Required:
Metal comb and soft slicker

The German Shepherd was originally bred to herd flocks in harsh climates, and his medium-length double coat fits the job perfectly, protecting the dog from rain and snow, and resistant to picking up burrs and dirt.

The coat types of the German Shepherd are as varied as his color; some German Shepherds are long-haired. However, the ideal German Shepherd has a double coat of medium length. The outer coat is dense with straight hair that lies close to the body, and is sometimes wavy and wiry.

Regular Grooming Frequency:
Weekly brushing and seasonal grooming needed.

Trim nails on a regular basis to prevent painful splintering. If you can hear the nails clicking on the floor, they're too long.

Home Grooming Tools Required:
Metal comb and soft slicker.

The Eskie is primarily a companion dog, a devoted family member who thrives in the middle of family activities and training practices. He is cheerful, affectionate, sometimes rowdy, and very smart — so smart he's thought to be one of the most intelligent dog breeds and easier to train.

He's an independent thinker, curious, with an uncanny ability to problem-solve. He excels in activities that require him to use his brain, such as obedience training, tricks, agility, conformation, and other dog sports!

When it comes to exercise, the American Eskimo Dog tends to be busy. He likes to keep moving, especially when young. (Older Eskies often become more sedate, preferring being petted and cuddled to running around.)

Many owners keep more than one Eskie so the dogs can keep each other entertained, though lone Eskies do very well in busy households. Eskies make excellent apartment dogs as long as they are walked regularly and given plenty of opportunities for exercise.