American Eskimo Dog
INTRODUCTION
American Eskimo Dogs are Playful, Perky, and Smart dogs they are from the Non-Sporting group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 122. They are very friendly and easy to train dogs also they are sociable and love to be part of the family. These dogs will do anything to please their master. American Eskimo Dogs are Purebred and non-allergic dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Intelligent, Friendly, Alert, Reserved, Protective
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Non-Sporting. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : United States, Germany
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They Originated in Germany
2- They Used to Be Herders and Guard Dogs
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: American Eskimo Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White, Biscuit
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
13 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 53 - 66cm (21 - 26in)
Height: 46 - 56cm (18 - 22in) -
TAIL
The tail is set moderately high and is covered with long, profuse hair. It is carried over the back
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WEIGHT
8.2 - 16 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
Average number of babies an American Eskimo Dog has is 5
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LOOK A LIKE
Samoyeds
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
In 1917
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ORIGIN
United States, Germany
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Not friendly to everyone only with his family
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
