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| Breed: American Eskimo Dog Group (AKC): Sporting |  |
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| Country of Origin | USA |
| Type of coat | Stand off straight, double coat with a dense undercoat and a longer coat of guard hairs. |
| Grooming | Needs weekly brushing, bathing once a month or as necessary. Pay attention to his teeth and nails. |
| Average height | 9 - 19 inches. Standard: over 15 and under 19 inches, Miniature: 12 to 15 inches, Toy: 9to 12 inches |
| Average weight | 6 - 35 lbs. Standard: 18-35 lbs., Miniature: 10 - 20 lbs.,
Toy: 6 - 10 lbs. |
| Activity level | High, an active bouncy breed. |
| Watchdog | High, will bark to alert owner to strangers. |
| Protection | High |
| Intelligence | High intelligence |
| Trainability | high trainability with positive reinforcement. |
| Compatibility with children | Yes, good if properly socialized to children. |
| Character | Affectionate, obedient |
| Ideal home environment | Highly social; needs regular exercise and attention. |
| Ideal owner | Needs long daily walks or free reign in a fenced backyard. He enjoys active exercise and roughhousing. |
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