Interesting Facts about AMERICAN ESKIMO DOGS ***

Facts about American Eskimo Dogs

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Did you Know? List of Interesting Facts about American Eskimo Dogs
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Interesting Facts about American Eskimo Dogs are as follows:

Fact 1 - Description and Definition of American Eskimo Dogs: This ancient breed of dog is a heavy-coated member of the Spitz family. American Eskimo Dogs have fox-like faces, profuse coats, tails carried up over the back and small, pricked ears

Another name for the Spitz family of dogs is "Nordic" which was adopted to avoid the German name of Spitz which was unpopular during the World Wars

- The breed was first called 'American Spitz' but was changed to the 'American Eskimo Dog' in 1917
- There are 3 sizes of the American Eskimo breed, the toy, miniature and the standard
- They are considered suitable as a family pet
Fact 2 - Origin of the breed: American Eskimo Dogs originated in the cool regions of Northern Europe including Scandinavia and Germany. The dogs were taken to America by immigrants and were originally bred as a farm dogs
- American Eskimo Dogs are striking to look at and easy to train so many were featured in circus acts
Fact 3 - Size: The weight of American Eskimo Dogs range from 20 - 40 pounds
Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 15 - 19 inches, up to the shoulder
Fact 5 - Alternative Names of American Eskimo Dogs and Nicknames: American Spitz and Eskies
Fact 6 - Coat and colors of American Eskimo Dogs: The coat is normally xx and comes in a range of colors including xx
Fact 7 - Life of American Eskimo Dogs: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 15 years
Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for American Eskimo Dogs is the Non Sporting dog breed
Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
Fact 10 - Choosing American Eskimo Dogs as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
- How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
- How much time will it take to groom the dog?
- How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
- Are American Eskimo Dogs suitable for children?
- How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. American Eskimo Dogs are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
- - Eye Problems
- - Knee joint problems
- - Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
Fact 12 - American Eskimo Dogs were registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1995
Fact 13 - Breeding American Eskimo Dogs for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise American Eskimo Dogs

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