Closely related to the German Spitz, american eskimo dogs for sale were spread around the United States by the Barnum and Bailey Circus. It was the first breed to ever walk the tight rope. Introduced into the United States in the early 1900s, they were not recognized by the AKC until mid 1995.

When looking for american eskimo dogs for sale there are a few things that you should be aware of. If you are purchasing one of these dogs to be a show dog then you should be aware of the fact that a dog under 9 inches or over 19 inches are not acceptable. Their color must also be pure white or mostly white with some biscuit color. However, any other color is not acceptable. Any american eskimo that has blue colored eyes will also not be acceptable.

There are 3 different sizes of this dog, and when looking at american eskimo dogs for sale you should know that there is a toy breed, a miniature, and a standard breed. This breed is very loving, affectionate and great with children. Due to the fact that they are extremely alert and easy to train they are often top scorers in obedience training. Even though they are easy to train you must be sure to be consistent and make the dog know that you are the “pack leader.” A dog who believes that they are the ruler of the home can have several behavior issues including but not limited to aggressiveness and separation anxiety.

Hyperactivity can be an issue with american eskimo dogs for sale if they are not mentally and physically stimulated enough. They can easily become overweight from not getting enough exercise. Their life span can me more than 15 years if they are properly taken care of. There are not any huge medical issues that they are prone to suffer from. However, as many other breeds they are prone to hip dysplasia and may have some issues with their eyes and tear ducts. As far as grooming goes, these dogs will need to be brushed on a regularly basis. Bi-weekly is best and when they are shedding a lot daily brushing is recommended.