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American Eskimo Dog
Author(s): Richard G. Beauchamp (Author)
- Publisher: Kennel Club Books Inc
- Publication Date: 1 Sept. 2003
- Language: English
- Print length: 160 pages
- ISBN-10: 1593783531
- ISBN-13: 9781593783532
Book Description
Traces the history of the breed, describes breed standards, discusses care and grooming requirements, and includes information on training.
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Among the most popular spitz breeds in America, this snow-white Nordic dog possesses a most appealing personality and an unmistakably intelligent air. Whether Toy, Miniature or Standard, the American Eskimo Dog makes an indelible impression on everyone he meets with his solid white straight coat, standing off his athletic, compact frame, his perfect balance and his characteristic Nordic features. To his family, he is friendly and protective, making a reliable watchdog and a willing helpmate. Illustrated with over 135 photographs in color, this comprehensive introductory guide provides information on the breed’s origins in Europe and foundation in the US, and the AKC and UKC breed standards, plus discussions on characteristics of the breed, feeding, grooming, obedience training, preventative health care and more. For first-time owners, the author’s chapters on puppy care and housebreaking will prove especially useful. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with an American Eskimo from puppyhood to the senior years.
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In the beginnings, there were man and wolf – not quite enemies, not quite friends. Through the centuries, however, this relationship was to change as descendants of the original wolf stock endured great anatomical changes. As a consequence of man’s intervention and manipulation over time, descendants of the wolf (Canis lupus) became domesticated and evolved into the dogs we know today. Observing the sizes and shapes of many of the wolf’s descendants, one would be hard-pressed to detect any of the characteristics of the original wild animal from which they descended. However, there existed a branch of the family canid that, because of its close proximity to its wolf ancestry, retained many of the wolf’s characteristics. Like their undomesticated ancestors, these dogs maintained the traits that protected them from the rugged environment of northern Europe. Weather-resistant coats protected from rain and cold. They had long, coarse outer coats, which shed snow and rain, and dense undercoats, which insulated against sub-zero temperatures. These coats were especially abundant around the neck and chest, thereby offering double protection for the vital organs.
