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The Toy American Eskimo Dog is the smallest of the three types of Eskie and stands
a maximum of 12 inches tall at the shoulder. He
has a thick, fluffy, white, double coat and carries his tail curled up
over his back. The Eskie's coat repels dirt and he has no body odor. He is a clean living dog and is even known to wash his face like a cat.
Be prepared for shedding - these dogs "blow coat"!
The Eskie is
alert, devoted, and territorial, and as such, makes an
excellent watch dog. Accustomed to eating and sleeping
close to his people, he bonds very closely with his family and is
happiest when in the family circle. He is not an dog to be left alone for
long periods. A lovable, gentle, and friendly dog of high intelligence, the smiling
Eskie
has been used in rodeos and circuses where their eager-to-please
personalities were popular with the crowds.
A lively, eager dog, the Eskie has a
high activity level. He enjoys active play but like many of the other Toy breeds rough housing
is not appropriate. Very young children must be taught to respect his small size. Properly
trained and socialized, the Eskie is good with children and other pets.
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