About American Eskimos How do I know if the American Eskimo Dog is right for me? Are their different sizes of American Eskimo Dogs? Do American Eskimos bark a lot? Do American Eskimos shed a lot? Question: How do I know if the American Eskimo Dog is right for me? Answer: Do your homework before you buy. The American Eskimo Dog is not for everyone. Check out the resources on the internet, read books about the breed and talk to a reputable breeder. Just remember to be honest when talking with a breeder so that they can give you an honest opinion as to if the American Eskimo is right for you. Return to Top Question: Are their different sizes of American Eskimo Dogs? Answer: Yes. There are three varieties, Toys, Miniatures and Standards. Each variety has its own height requirements ranging from 9 inches to 19 inches. While these heights are what is published in the breed standards, we don't believe that any breeder could guarantee that one may grow smaller or larger than the sizes published. Return to Top Question: Do American Eskimos bark a lot? Answer: We normally tell people that the American Eskimo Dog barks at everything and anything but rarely barks at nothing. If they have something to bark at, they are going to bark. You can train them not to bark on command. If you are really concerned about barking or if it is an issue due to where you live, buy a cat. Return to Top Question: Do American Eskimos shed a lot? Answer: Yes. What can we say. They are double coated with fairly long hair. While shedding may be worse during the loss of their winter coat, they as with most dogs, do shed. Proper grooming will assist in reducing shedding. As with barking, if shedding is a real concern for you, pick another breed. Return to Top [ Index Page ] [ Family & History ] [ Litter Information ] [ Photo Album ] [ Eskies@eskie.com ] [ Main FAQ's ]