The American Eskimo Dog, also called as Eskie, is a Spitz type of dog that developed in the United States. It is of Nordic line and is very popular to this day as a sled dog, pulling heavy baggage through snow or ice. This breed is very similar to the German Spitz and in fact both can trace their lines back to the same ancestor, however, these two have been independently developed for over a hundred years already.

There are three varieties of the American Eskimo Dog or Eskie and these are the Toy, Miniature and Standard varieties. The heights of these dogs are as follows: toy- 9 to 12 inches, miniature- 12 to 15 inches, and standard- 15 to 19 inches. An Eskie that falls below or exceeds above the 9 inches to 19 inches limit is considered as a disqualification by the breed standard.

The Eskie's body is of compact build and is slightly longer than it is tall. It has a double coat that is both water and weather resistant. The ears are small and erect and are cold resistant as well, while the neck is heavy with dense coat all over creating a look that is like a lion.

The rump and back legs of this breed are also draped with lush double coat including its tail, which looks feathery and falls freely on its back. White and white with biscuit cream are the standard colors for the Eskie. In grooming this breed, you will need to brush or comb its coat twice weekly except during its bi-annual shedding when it will need a more frequent grooming.

In the United States and Canada, the Eskie is popular as a house pet and family companion. This dog is very protective and loyal to its master and it strives to be a part of the family. Moreover, not only does it make a good part of the family but as an excellent watchdog as well since the Eskie barks as a signal that a stranger is approaching.

The Eskie is also noted for being a very intelligent, highly trainable, very active, moderately independent and eager to please kind of dog. Without proper socialization, however, it may come out shy or aloof that's why it is good to train him in socialization as early as possible. Some of the activities that are good for the Eskie's socialization skill are agility competitions, flyball, and dancing.

It is also best for the Eskie to be taken out for a workout and exercise daily so as to shed off its excessive energy. The intensity of the workouts should depend on the Eskie's variety or size as this is critical in keeping him physically and mentally healthy. The Eskie won't also bite or attack easily unless it is being threatened and provoked.

The modern Eskie developed from breeds such as the large German Spitz, Italian Spitz, Volpino Italiano and many more. These precursor breeds first arrived in the United States during the early 1900s as brought by immigrants from Europe. The Eskie's first recognition as the American Eskimo Dog happened in 1919 under the American United Kennel Club and it was in 1995 that the breed was officially recognized by the American Kennel Club.

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