Member of northern sled-dog family, resembling a small Samoyed.

Litters usually contain about 5 puppies. Newborns resemble little polar bears. Ears should become erect by 10-12 weeks. Black nose, mouth, eye rims usually appear within 10 weeks

The American Eskimo Dog is a breed of companion dog originating in the United States of America (probably in New York City) in the twentieth century. The breed was formerly called a German Spitz or an \"American Eskimo Spitz\". It is a member of the Spitz family of dogs. It achieved a high degree of popularity in the 1930s and 1940s in the U.S. as a circus performer. The very first dog to walk a tightrope was an American Eskimo. The breed became popular as circuses would sell the puppies during their travels across the nation. The American Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1994 and set the current standard for the breed. The United Kennel Club had recognized the breed long before 1994, and there is no difference between the two breed standards.