American Eskimo Dog Picture

In the American Eskimo dog picture, you’ll see a typical Spitz dog of the Northern type, but the fact is that this breed is not related to working dogs used by northern tribes; it was imported from Germany in the beginning of the 20th century. These dogs became famous after the success they had in circus. They pulled carts, rode horseback, walked a tight rope and performed a variety of other tricks. Bright, appealing temperament, skill, affectionate nature and pure white coat of these dogs made them favorite with the audience.

Nowadays, this breed is used mainly as pets. People attracted by an American Eskimo dog picture easily become spellbound by the image of the breed and want to obtain such a funny and smart dog. Although these dogs are easy to keep even for a novice owner, they will not learn as many tricks as circus dogs show, because it implies great skills and experience to teach even a clever dog a few tricks.

American Eskimo dog picture galleries are helpful in getting the basic idea of the breed’s appearance, but if you plan to buy a high quality American Eskimo dog, take your time to study the breed standard. The UKC breed standard recognizes the standard and the miniature varieties of the breed, and the AKC also accepts the toy variety.

American Eskimo dog picture can easily be found on the Internet. There are many websites of dog fanciers, owners and breeders that contain nice pictures of the American Eskimo. There are two national clubs for the American Eskimo: the National American Eskimo Dog Association and the American Eskimo Dogs of America. Anyone interested in the breed can find many pictures and articles on the topic.

Unlike other Nordic dogs, the American Eskimo was bred to be family companion. These dogs are bred for temperament and conformation. Working abilities typical of the Husky, Akita, Samoyed, and other related breeds are not valued in the American Eskimo dog. Although full-sized American Eskimo dogs can pull sled and stand harsh weather, they are not suited for hard work. Miniature and toy varieties are only suited to be companion dogs and playmates for children. Still, these small creatures can be characterized as strong-willed, independent and protective. No American Eskimo dog picture can tell about the temperament of these dogs.