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Proud to be
American Eskimos.
Our Mini American
Eskimos are selectively bred for beauty and excellent personalities. Our dogs
are available occasionally to select show, performance and pet homes. Our adult
dogs carry points and titles in conformation, Canine Good Citizen and Flyball. Our only stud dog “Malak”
is #7 Eskimo in the
Rainbow’s
End American Eskimos
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About
American Eskimos
American Eskimos are derived from European Spitz dogs and have been
used exclusively as watch dogs, companions and circus performing dogs for many
generations. They are active, intelligent and naturally healthy. They are also
generally eager to please and easy to train when trained with kindness and
patience. Although they have thick white coats with a beautiful silvery sheen
it is relatively easy to maintain their striking good looks with regular
brushing and an occasional bath. Eskimos do shed and shed heavily once or twice
a year. This is something to consider if having an immaculate home is a high
priority.
Champion
Rainbow Kodiak Snowbear as a puppy. Kodi is now retired from the show ring and enjoying life as
a house pet.
American
Eskimos come in three sizes; toy mini and standard. When inquiring, be sure you
know what size you are looking for. We specialize in minis which range in size
from 12 to 15” at the shoulder and about 15-22 pounds.
Meet our
stud:
Rainbow
Wright’s Malak C.E.R.F. tested “normal” NAFA FD, FDX,
FDCH, FM. AKC Champion, NCA pointed.
Mini Eskie Malak ( AKC champion Rainbow Wright’s Malak
NAFA Flyball Master) shows off his agility skills…
and his
Flyball form! Malak is currently the #7 Eskimo in
Eskimos are
super smart. It is imperative that your Eskimo receives obedience training and
is heavily involved in your family life if you want to avoid behavioral
problems. Smart dogs get bored easily and can get into mischief. Train your
puppy and exercise his mind and body and the result will be a
content and well behaved adult dog.
AKC
Champion and NAFA Master Rainbow Wright’s Malak
Malak is a
cherished companion, an outstanding show dog, a top ranked flyball
dog and our only stud.
Although
Eskimos can live in any climate there is no doubt about it…they love snow!
The American Eskimo Dog is a well-kept secret
to the world of canine sports!
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Eskies thrive on
human contact and attention from their families. Here “Missy” is enjoying a
belly rub from dad. Without adequate training, interaction and exercise
Eskimos, like any dog, can develop behavioral problems.
An
obedience class can help you build a strong bond with your Eskie. Here Missy
shows off her heeling style.
AKC
Champion “Rainbow Kodiak Snowbear” loves the show
ring and has a stellar disposition. Kodi is now
retired and is a delightful house dog.
If you are
interested in conformation showing and handling your own dog, the eskie is a
good breed to choose. All of our Champions are owner handled.
Are you
ready for a puppy?
Before adopting any puppy, realize that rearing a puppy is
rewarding, but it is also a lot of work. Puppies are adorable but very
demanding. They cannot hold their bowels or bladder for more than an hour or
two for the first few months of life and will make many mistakes in the house
if not very closely supervised. They cannot make it through the night without
potty breaks until several months of age. It can take up to six months or
longer for a puppy to be able to “hold it” all night.
Once you take a puppy away from its mom and littermates it is up to
you to become a surrogate parent. Your puppy must be taught to come when called
and basic manners. Puppies “play bite” and have very sharp teeth and claws.
They can accidentally hurt a small child if not taught right away that chewing
on people is not appropriate during play.
Puppies must be socialized with animals and people and accustomed to
many strange sensations such as riding in a car, being bathed, walked on a
leash, etc. Ideally puppies should attend classes with their new family to
receive basic obedience and manners training at a very early age.
Because puppies need lots of attention and patient consistent
training we discourage families with small children from adopting a puppy. We
also discourage single working people or any situation where the puppy will
have to spend more than a few hours a day alone. It is not possible to train a
dog if you are not home to do it. Puppies can only hold their bladder and
bowels for a few hours at best, and a home alone puppy is sure to develop bad
habits. If you do not have access to doggie daycare or are not able to commit
to daily day boarding at your vet or daily doggie daycare while the puppy is
growing up please do not apply for a puppy if you are gone all day at work.
The first year is also a very expensive one. Even though your puppy
will have initial vaccinations, he or she will need a series of shots during
the first few months of life and will need to be spayed or neutered at the
appropriate age. Supplies, daycare, grooming and classes can also run up the tab.
Make sure you are financially prepared for your new furry family member. If you
have to ask “how much is a puppy?” The answer is “too much!” The initial
purchase price is just the beginning of many years of expense!
Raising a puppy is very time intensive and a big responsibility. Be
sure you are prepared to lose a little sleep and to spend a lot of time
training and playing with a puppy before you decide to acquire a dog. The
shelters are full of both mixed breed and purebred dogs that were adopted as cute
pups and ended up being abandoned as unmanageable, untrained adults.
If you don’t think you can manage a very young puppy, consider an
adult dog. There are purebred rescues for any breed in almost every state, or
ask local breeders if they have older pups or young adults available for
adoption. Often “show” breeders will have high quality retired show or breeding
dogs that are spayed or neutered and house trained for a nominal adoption fee.
These dogs are generally under five years of age and have many years of life to
look forward to and lots of love to give. Eskimos need someone to love and with
patience and understanding will usually make a smooth transition from one owner
to another.
Our Malak is a 13” mini and is a NAFA Flyball Dog Master and an
AKC conformation champion. He also carries NCA champion points. Malak is active
in the conformation ring and on the flyball field. He proves that an Eskimo can
be very versatile when trained with kindness and patience. In addition to being
a delightful trainable companion, there is no denying that the Eskie is one of
the most beautiful breeds. Regular brushing is required to keep the coat mat
free and to minimize shedding.
Why should
you adopt your puppy from a “Show” Breeder and not a Pet Store or casual breeder?
Most pet stores get their puppies from dog wholesalers who get
their puppies from puppy mills. Acquiring a dog from a pet store is a crapshoot
at best. You have no idea what kinds of conditions your pup was raised in, and
since you cannot meet your pup’s parents you don’t know what it will look like
or what kind of temperament the parents have. You also have no idea what kind
of conditions your puppy was raised in or that it’s
parents must endure. Pet store pups are bred purely to make a profit. No consideration
for breed type, health care or temperament is ever considered in a pet store
puppy. Many are severely inbred and have hidden health and temperament
problems. Pet store employees are there to sell dogs and will often tell you
exactly what you want to hear about a breed you are considering. Every time a
puppy is purchased from a pet store a puppy mill is being supported. Find a
reputable “show” breeder who will allow you to visit his or her dogs, and is
willing to answer your questions. Be prepared to answer a lot of questions from
your breeder too, as good breeders want what is best for their puppies as well
as for potential adopters. To learn more about puppy mills please see: www.adognet.com/files/fetch/fs-105-3-6.html
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