Non-Sporting Group
American Eskimo Dog
The job
German farmers brought the dogs that became Eskies to America as all-around farm dogs.
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Facts
German farmers arrived in America in the early 1800s.
Height 9-12 inches (toy), 12-15 inches (miniature), 15-19 inches (Standard). Weight 6-10 pounds (toy), 10-20 pounds (miniature), 25-35 pounds (standard).
Photo: Christmas w/a K. CC BY-SA 2.0. Image source. Sources: American Kennel Club.
