How long does a American Eskimo Dog live?

The listed lifespan for a American Eskimo Dog is 13–15 years.

How tall is a American Eskimo Dog?

The listed height for a American Eskimo Dog is Toy 9–12 in; Miniature 12–15 in; Standard 15–19 in.

Is a American Eskimo Dog good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a American Eskimo Dog is 5 out of 5.

What is the energy level of a American Eskimo Dog?

The AKC energy score for a American Eskimo Dog is 4 out of 5.

Non-Sporting Group

American Eskimo Dog

American Eskimo Dog is listed in more than one size (toy, small, medium) in the Non-Sporting Group. Adult weight is Toy 6–10 lb; Miniature 10–20 lb; Standard 25–35 lb, height is Toy 9–12 in; Miniature 12–15 in; Standard 15–19 in, and the listed lifespan is 13–15 years. AKC describes the temperament as Loyal, Smart, Versatile.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

American Eskimo Dog dog — Photo: Ben Lunsford · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan13–15 years

WeightToy 6–10 lb; Miniature 10–20 lb; Standard 25–35 lb

SizeToy, Small, Medium

GroupNon-Sporting Group

Height

Toy 9–12 in; Miniature 12–15 in; Standard 15–19 in

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

3 / 5

Trainability

4 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

The feeding table is split by variety, because American Eskimo Dog is published in separate sizes rather than one averaged class.

The listed origin is United States. The coat is described as double, medium. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.5 points above the group average of 3.5 for the Non-Sporting Group. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 3 out of 5. Trainability scores 4 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 124 in 2025.

AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, and Progressive Retinal Atrophy, PRCD (PRA-prcd, PRCD) - DNA Test. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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