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Adopting a American Eskimo Dog

Frequently asked questions about about acquiring an American Eskimo Dog - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

The cost to adopt an American Eskimo Dog is around $300 in order to cover the expenses of caring for the dog before adoption. In contrast, buying American Eskimo Dogs from breeders can be prohibitively expensive. Depending on their breeding, they usually cost anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000.

The easiest way to adopt an American Eskimo Dog would be through a rescue that specializes in American Eskimo Dogs. A great place to start is a breed search on Adopt a Pet, which will show you all the available American Eskimo Dogs in your area.

American Eskimo Dog fun facts

Fun Facts:

The breed's original name was the German Spitz, but in a show of patriotism after World War I, the name was changed to American Spitz, and then again later to American Eskimo Dog (based on a popular kennel's name at the time).

In the 1930s and 1940s, American Eskimo Dogs found frequent employment as circus performers.

The American Eskimo Dog is a bit of a misnomer as they have no known association to Eskimo culture.

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American Eskimo Dog Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about American Eskimo Dog types to temperament and health issues to popular American Eskimo Dog mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.