- Origin: United States
- Breed group: Non-Sporting
- Size: Small to Medium
- Weight: 15-35 pounds
- Lifespan: 12-15 years
- Coat: Medium-length, dense white coat
- Temperament: Intelligent, loyal, and playful
- Exercise needs: Moderate
- Training needs: Easy to train
- Health concerns: Hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, and eye problems
- During filming the 2009 romantic-comedy “The Proposal“, Andrew’s (portrayed by Ryan Reynolds) parents’ pet dog, Kevin, was played by several American Eskimo puppies.
- Incredibly agile, it’s no wonder the American Eskimo Dog was the first dog breed to walk on a tightrope! “Stout’s Pal Pierre”, an incredibly talented canine performer, traveled with the Barnum and Bailey circus in the 1930’s.