Netizens who have raised American Eskimo should know that the American Eskimo mainly originated from the European Pomeranian breed, and the American Eskimo was also called Pomeranian in the United States at the beginning. I don't know the reason why the Nia dog changed its name to the American Eskimo dog in 1917. The American Eskimo dog was a very thin and popular circus dog in the last century. People gave it a nickname Eski, so love How to distinguish whether it is a purebred? The author also provides you with several methods on how to distinguish a purebred American Eskimo dog in terms of appearance.

[body size]

Size: The American Eskimo has three size types (size Refers to shoulder height): toy type, 9 inches to 12 inches (including 12 inches); small, 12 inches to 15 inches (including 15 inches); standard type, 15 to 19 inches (including 19 inches). Within these three size ranges, there is no particular preference.

Disqualification: under 9 inches or over 19 inches.

Proportion: Body length (the distance from the front of the shoulder blade to the end of the buttocks) is slightly greater than the height at the withers, with a ratio of approximately 1.1:1.

Physique: The American Eskimo is strong and compact, with adequate bone mass.

[head]

Expression: Sharp, intelligent and alert.

Eyes: Not overly round, but slightly oval. The eyes are well spaced apart and not slanted, protruding or bulging. Tear marks, unless very severe, are not a defect. No more attention should be paid to tear marks than to type, structure, and temperament. Dark or medium brown eyes are preferred. The color of the eye rims is black or dark brown. Eyelashes are white.

Deficiencies: Amber eyes or pink circles.

Disqualification: blue eyes.

Ears: Proportionate to the size of the head, triangular, slightly blunt at the tips, held upright. Set high and wide apart, blending softly into the head.

Skull: Slightly crowned, softly wedge-shaped, with maximum width between ears. The stops are very clear, but not very steep.

Muzzle: Fairly broad, but never exceeding the length of the skull, although it may be slightly shorter.

Nose: Pigmentation is black or dark brown. The lips are thin and tight, black or dark brown in color.

Deficiencies: Pink nose or pink lips.

Jaws: Very strong, with straight and full teeth. Scissor bite or pincer bite.