Their average height is about 33cm at withers and the weight ranges between five and ten kilograms. They have a square shaped body with a deep-chest.
Additionally, they have a snow-white very thick puffy double coat, which is not sticky and it requires only a little maintenance. However, there is short fur on the ears, around the muzzle, and on fore and hind limbs. They have a pointed muzzle and the tip is black in colour. Their ears are triangular shaped and lie always erected.
The tail of Japanese Spitz is long and covered by long fur. They are healthy dogs and have very few genetic problems. This dog breed is extremely loyal to the owner family and very good watchdogs as well.
Japanese Spitz could live up to 16 years, which is a long time compared to many other dog breeds. American Eskimos originated in Germany, and they are a member of the Spitz family. One belief is that they were bred to resemble a small samoyed, but there is lots of confusion regarding their true decent.
Likes Received: 0 Name: Ann. Hi janie, Do you know the names of the dogs in the pictures that you posted. I might know one of the dogs.
Likes Received: 0 Name: aine. Last edited by a moderator: Oct 2, Likes Received: 0 Name: Jackie or Jay. I believe it was developed about years ago and was recognised by the AKC in Not sure why it was considered necessary to develop this new breed as they are apparently of a spitz character and look very like the Samoyed and the Japanese Spitz both of which pre-date them.
Likes Received: 0 Name: Nancy. I am new today to this site. I appreciated the response about Eskies vs. Japanese Spitz. I understand they are very rare in the U. The latter Black Lab died of aggressive cancer.
They both were the love of my life but now it is time to move on I believe that I am ready to make a call to a breeder. Thanks Pita Likes Received: 0 Name: Chelan. When German immigrants brought the dogs to the Americas, U. Breeding those dogs exclusively, they eventually sought to have them recognized as a separate breed from what was by then known as the German Spitz.
It was Mr. Hall who intitially chose the name "American Eskimo". It was, in fact, their kennel name. From the U. He can benefit from the top quality commercially manufactured foods and sometimes you can add in some cooked chicken, rice and vegetables into his dry kibble. Add in a little bit of raw meat too from time to time and ensure that he can always reach his bowl of fresh, cool water. The beautiful white fur of your Japanese Spitz will need to be brushed at least twice a week to keep it free from loose hair and to keep the fur bright and vibrant.
Check his nails and avoid them getting too long as they can hook on things and cause injury. Check his ears inside and out, keeping them clean and free of debris. Very importantly, keep his teeth clean as dental disease can play havoc with a dog's health. Your American Eskimo Dog needs a high quality food so they will not get overweight. Make sure you know how much is appropriate for your particular dog and her specific age.
The puppies should be fed twice a day but adults only once. As previously mentioned the American Eskimo Dog is prone to eye issue such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy or PRA — this disease is inherited and used to cause blindness as the rods in the retina died.
New medical discoveries mean this is no longer a hopeless disease. Their eyes are also susceptible to other issues so make sure you check them and the tear ducts regularly. Like so many other breeds the American Eskimo is also susceptible to hip dysplasia and a moving patella in the knee. For this reason watch their weight. They can also be very allergic.
This small dog has more energy than his size can handle. He needs a lot of exercise and a place to run. If he will become hyperactive and destructive. The American Eskimo Dog is smart and agile, Play games like catch or agility. They are also great at herding, competitive obedience or detection. Your Japanese Spitz is going to make you a superb companion and you want to ensure that you are well prepared for him when he arrives.
He is feisty, charming, social, bright, alert, active, loyal and loving and you want to be sure that he has everything laid on as a 4-legged family member. He isn't a high maintenance dog, he isn't demanding and if you love and care for him, you'll find that he fills a vacancy in your life that you'll never want to be without again. The Eskimo is affectionate, playful and love children of all ages. They are intelligent and want to please you.
They can be trained easily and are champions of the obedience trial. They are fun and confident. At the same time, they need a confident pack leader. He is prone to Little Dog Syndrome where the dog thinks they oversee the home and display all sorts of behaviors.
Under these circumstances the American Eskimo can become obsessive, aggressive, and engaging in obsessive resource guarding and barking. Japanese Spitz Sale.
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