Standard American Eskimo is a medium breed from United States, known for being good with kids, highly trainable, very playful.
Eskimo Dog
Generic arctic sled-dog entry; strong worker built for pulling and harsh weather.
Breed snapshot
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Size
Large
Life
12-15 years
Group
Non-Sporting
Origin
Arctic
Origin map
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Origin details
- Place
- Arctic
- Region
- Polar
- Breed role
- family companion and watchdog
- More from this origin
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