American Eskimo Dog

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American Eskimo Dog

Breed Description - see AKC for detailed standard
Originally call Spitz, the American Eskimo came to the U.S. many years ago from Germany
Preferably white, always thick coated, he is a good watchdog and a wonderful family pet.
Loves cold weather.
The American Eskimo comes in three accepted sizes.
Temperament
Friendly, alert, and intelligent

Breed problems can be both inherited or diseases and disorders seen frequently in a breed and mode of inheritance unknown. Both are listed.

Breed problems
Allergies
Anasarca
Anemia with chondrodysplasia
Demodicosis
Hyperphosphatasemia
Hypothyroidism
Sulfonamide sensitivity

This page was last edited 04/29/08

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