Why does my American Eskimo not look like the ones I see on other webs
I got my Eskie....who was supposed to be a TOY....but is about 2-3 pounds away from falling on the cusp between a Mini and a Standard. Firstly, My biggest concern is that he isn't fluffy like the Eskies I see like on google images, etc. Now, granted he is ONLY 7 mos old. So maybe they go through an ugly stage. Please visit my Hub let me know what you think. There is an Am. Eskie Hub out there with a nice pic of an Eskie and he does NOT look like that. I'd like to show him as well. Not sure if that's an option. I've been told to do agility (which he'd be phenomenal with) requires alot of obedience....I'm not thinkin advanced obedience comes from Petsmart. Any tips and tricks would be helpful. But again, I'm most concerned about his short hair.
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You sure about the breeder?
tksensei wrote:
You sure about the breeder?
Oh hell no. I've questioned her since I got him BUT he is registrable.
Stimp wrote:
tksensei wrote:
You sure about the breeder?
Oh hell no. I've questioned her since I got him BUT he is registrable.
However, I have seen other eskies with shorter hair a well. Why do some have long nice fluffy hair and others not, I guess is my question.
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Well, screw it. If you and the dog love each other that's the important part.
tksensei wrote:
Well, screw it. If you and the dog love each other that's the important part.
I know....you are right. I just feel jilted. I lost my 17 year old pom in March. they don't "make em" that big anymore (12 lbs) that I could find. I really like alot of fluff.
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Shoulda gone with a Sammy!
tksensei wrote:
Shoulda gone with a Sammy!
I noticed your pic....very cute. I've always admired them as well.
Have you checked the AKC's info about the breed? That will probably get you a better idea of what the standards of the breed are like. Chances are, many of the pics that you find on Google come from mixed breed dogs, or dogs that may appear to be Am. Eskies, but aren't at all (the thing is, you can't necessarily tell a breed by it's looks, especially when breed mixing has been involved in the past, like, 5 generations).
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My sister has an Eskie, she has a miniature that is about 16 lbs. A toy is generally 9 inches-12 inches, a miniature 12-15 inches, and a standard 15-19 inches. Looks like your pup is a miniature mix? From the beginning she was very fluffy. Looked like the dog in "The Proposal" with the fluffy white fur, pink belly with brown spots. She is stubborn and wants attention all the time. But she is very smart. Regardless, if you love the dog it really doesn't matter. Agility does require lots of training. Petsmart is more obedience training I believe? I'll look and see if I can find a picture of her.
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I couldn't find a picture of her, but I found this one online, and this is exactly what she looks like
Colebabie wrote:
I couldn't find a picture of her, but I found this one online, and this is exactly what she looks like
K. This is what my eskie looks like now. But why are they not fluffy like the pics in google.
You are right, he did look like a terrier mix when he was a few months old and DID come to me looking very fluffy but quickly lost that. But like i said he does look like this pic....almost exactly....in fact when I scrolled down for a second I thought, oh a pic of Timmy. LOLCirdon wrote:
Have you checked the AKC's info about the breed? That will probably get you a better idea of what the standards of the breed are like. Chances are, many of the pics that you find on Google come from mixed breed dogs, or dogs that may appear to be Am. Eskies, but aren't at all (the thing is, you can't necessarily tell a breed by it's looks, especially when breed mixing has been involved in the past, like, 5 generations).
Oh, good points.
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ok com down this happens alot i have 10 dogs and they have the same problem it nothing bad just he needs to be peted alot and played with and have lots of sleep.
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Your dog looks similar to a few pure Eskies I've been around. I don't have my own so I am not 100% sure.
I just wanted to note that my dog is a Pom and he's 12 pounds, and only 3 years old. So they still make them big!Areopagus_AW wrote:
Your dog looks similar to a few pure Eskies I've been around. I don't have my own so I am not 100% sure.
I just wanted to note that my dog is a Pom and he's 12 pounds, and only 3 years old. So they still make them big!Thanks. Timmy is a pure Eskie so I'm comforted that others look like him. He is so cute. When he gets up in the A.M. and the lights flip on....he rubs his eyes with his paws. And, when I take him out and am bending down to put his leash on, he puts his front paws on my chest and takes a big, big stretch and kisses me good morning. I love him even though he is not fluffy as I expected.
