![]() Eskies are playful yet smart and move with a bold gait. If I’ve been traveling and unable to have them with me, I don’t feel complete,” says Scholz. They will follow you from room to room and not let you out of their sight. I love the breed and especially their companionship. “I continue to be astounded by how versatile American Eskimo Dogs are. Though there are distinct functionalities and appearance differences between the two breeds, they are both lovely companions. Eskies offer an oval eye that isn’t set to be slanted,” Hollenback says. “Then you start getting into eye shape, Sammies have an almond-shaped eye. Eskies are recognized by a broad muzzle, broad shoulders, and oval-shaped eyes. Sammies have a smile (upturned corners of the mouth) that keeps them from drooling. They are independent and are not needy but will get into mischief if neglected. The breeder can then watch the litter as it matures and pair the right puppy with the right home.”Įskies are easy to please and are very social. “Some are more ‘laid-back’ and some are more ‘active.’ When working with a breeder, I suggest you tell them about your lifestyle and plans for the dog. Within the American Eskimo Dog breed, “there are some different personality types,” Scholz says. American Eskimo Dogs do best performing herding tasks, while Samoyeds do best pulling sledges or protecting their owners in sub-zero temperatures. ![]() The differences in their sizes explain the differences in their jobs. The smallest a Samoyed can be is 19 inches. ![]() The American Eskimo Dog has three size categories, with the largest category being 19 inches. “The easiest discernment to tell the breeds apart is their size difference,” says Hollenback. With a history of being a working breed, Samoyeds are larger. In comparison, Sammies have a stance that suggests alertness, dignity, and happiness. They present a picture of alertness, agility, and strength. They are happy to snuggle on the couch, but also excel at agility, obedience, AKC Rally, herding, and barn hunt or going on walks,” states Scholz. “They love just being with you and also love to be given a job. They were bred to perform many chores as farm dogs, making them an extremely versatile breed. Contrary to their name, Eskies do not trace back to Indigenous cultures. Samoyeds and American Eskimo Dogs also have different functionalities. Both Eskies and Sammies have a rough covering around their neck and shoulders, but this is often more predominant in males than females. The Samoyed breed also has a double coat, but their undercoat consists of a thick wool that is covered by a harsh guard, outer coat. They come in four colors-white, biscuit, cream, and white-and-biscuit. Sammies, on the other hand, have more color variety in their breed. They come in two colors-white-and-biscuit and white. Their undercoat is dense and shorter than their longer guard hair. Eskies have a straight, double coat that stands off of their body. Coat Confusionīoth the American Eskimo Dog and Samoyed breeds are recognized most frequently by their white coats. The Samoyed breed was registered by the AKC in 1906. “The dogs weren’t always pure white, but it wasn’t until they were imported into the UK that they became white, biscuit, or cream-colored,” Hollenback says. In the late 1700s, the Samoyed breed was introduced in the UK. “They were primarily used for herding reindeer, but as they are multi-talented, they were also used for hunting and pulling smaller sledges that the nomadic people used,” Cheri Hollenback, breeder and former president of the Samoyed Club of America, states. When migrating to the area of Siberia, sub-zero temperatures were extremely common. The name Samoyed originates from Samoyede, a group of nomadic people. The breed was registered by the AKC in 1995. Around the start of World War I, anti-German sentiment and a Spitz kennel in Ohio changed the breed name from German Spitz to American Eskimo Dog. The characteristics and temperament that made them good at all of the required tasks on the farm-herders, hunters, haulers, guardians, and companion dogs-made them good at circus tricks as well,” says Karen Scholz, breeder and former president of the American Eskimo Dog Club of America. “Though some think the Eskie was bred to perform circus acts, they were actually bred to be all-around farm dogs. Working Group Winner: GCHS CH Sammantic Querida (Samoyed) The 2018 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin. Best of Breed: GCHS CH Eskyblue Fuji Ltd Dom Perignon, American Eskimo Dog Non-Sporting Group judging at the 2016 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, FL.
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