American Eskimo Dog

Wonderfully white and furry, dogs of the American Eskimo Dog breed are compact but strong. American Eskimos are small to medium-size Nordic-type dogs. But their tightly packed strength belies great agility and alertness. American Eskimo Dogs tend to be loving and faithful. They're usually wonderful as pets.
Dog Breed	American Eskimo Dog
Behavior	Recommended for: family pets, watchdog The American Eskimo Dog breed may not be the first breed you think of when you think of guard dogs. But that doesn't stop American Eskimo dogs from trying. Always alert, American Eskimos tend to bark whenever a stranger approaches. But fear not: the breed is not known for actually attacking or threatening people. Dogs of this breed tend to learn new tasks quickly. Eminently pet-able, they also tend to be friendly with families.
Physical Characteristics	Size: Three Types: Toy, 9-12 inches; Miniature, 12-15 inches; and Standard, 15-19 inches Coat: dense undercoat with a longer coat of guard hair growing through the undercoat to become the outer coat. The coat is thicker and longer around the neck. The fur is straight, not curly or wavy. Color: pure white or white with "biscuit cream" (in the words of the American Kennel Club breed standard) Eyes: rounded in a slightly oval-shape, with rims that are black to dark brown Ears: triangular, erect Skull: wedge-shaped with the widest side of the wedge between the ears. Muzzle: broad but not longer than the skull. Nose: black to dark brown. Tail: rather high-set and feathery. The tail is usually swooped upward onto the dog's back.
Origins and History	This is the bare-bones history of the American Eskimo breed according to Wikipedia. Country/Region of Origin: United States Original purpose: circus performer. Historical notes: formerly called a German Spitz or an "American Eskimo Spitz." In addition, the breed is often called by the nickname, "Eskie".

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