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Eskapoo |
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He is not recognized by the F.C.I. |
Origin |
U.S.A. <> France -> U.S.A. | |
Translation |
Francis Vandersteen | |
This breed is also known as |
Eskipoo
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A brief presentation of the Eskapoo |
| The Eskapoo is a mix of the beautiful American Eskimo Dog and highly intelligent Poodle parent breeds. It is a medium-sized dog, however, this will really depend on the size of the parent breeds as the Poodle can be standard, miniature or toy-sized. This will have an effect on the final weight of the Eskapoo. The Eskapoo will probably need a moderate amount of grooming. Both parent breeds have long hair, the Poodle parent breed is likely to have stiff hair that requires special grooming. The Eskapoo is likely to have a lot of energy and need a lot of exercise. They make good watchdogs. They are friendly, affectionate and often mischievous. |
History of the Eskapoo |
| There isn't much information on the Eskapoo breed itself, but we can learn more about the parent breeds to understand what to expect from the hybrid breed. |
A little of the American Eskimo Dog |
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| Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1994, the brilliant white American Eskimo Dog began working on farms. Admired for his interpretive skills and good looks, he also took part in traveling circuses before making his way to the USA and AKC recognition. Of German lineage, this dog was formerly known as the American Spitz. To distance it from its German roots, due to the First World War, its name was changed to the American Eskimo Dog. Despite his name, he has no connection with Eskimos, although he does have Nordic European roots. Known for its stunning good looks, the American Eskimo Dog is an intelligent, devoted dog. | ||
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| Presentation of the American Eskimo Dog | ||
A little of the Poodle |
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| Unbeknownst to many, the Poodle is quite a hunter and was originally bred and developed for hunting waterfowl. Of German stock, it was French breeders who brought him to the dog we know today. The Poodle's ancestry is uncertain, with many believing it to be a mixture of European water dogs, North African Barbets and Asian sheepdogs. A very ancient breed, there are illustrations that closely resemble the modern Poodle in Egyptian and Roman artifacts. Like American Eskimos, they were once circus performers. Poodles were rare in the USA until after the Second World War, although at one time the Poodle was the country's most popular breed and was registered with the American Kennel Club in 1887. | ||
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Appearance of the Eskapoo |
| The Eskapoo will be a combination of the two parent breeds, the American Eskimo Dog and the Poodle. Size will depend on whether the parent Poodle is standard, miniature or toy. Often seen in white or cream, it can also come in blue, black, white, gray, silver, brown, café au lait and apricot. This beautiful combination of breeds often has a fluffy coat. It can be curly or wavy and will be quite dense. Ears can be floppy or upright, depending on parental influence. A black nose and dark, sensitive eyes complete the picture. |
Temperament of the Eskapoo |
| Although there is little information on the Eskapoo, we can study the parental breeds to understand what kind of behavior to expect from the hybrid breed. Both parents are intelligent, and because of this trait, your Eskapoo will need activities for mind and body to keep it from becoming destructive. Barking and chewing can become a problem if he gets bored too often. He can sometimes be boisterous and stubborn. He can also be described as somewhat mischievous and has an "air of distinction", but he can be very clumsy and loves to play. He is generally calm, but loves and needs plenty of exercise. He will bark at strangers and is considered a good watchdog. |
Needs and activities of the Eskapoo |
| The Eskapoo is a fairly active dog. It's recommended that he gets enough exercise to ensure he doesn't put on weight, especially as he gets older. What's more, if he doesn't get the chance to exercise when he needs to, he can become a bit of a nuisance. He likes to be part of an active household. While he may enjoy playing outside with you, the Eskapoo needs to be indoors at night. He's not happy outside his family. He'll be happy living in an apartment or house with a yard as long as he can spend enough time with his family. An intelligent hybrid like this will excel in agility and obedience trials. These are perfect for mental exercise as well as for tiring him out. |
Maintenance of the Eskapoo |
| Grooming requirements will depend on the type of coat your Eskapoo inherits. If the coat is very curly and resembles a Poodle, clipping may be necessary every six weeks. Otherwise, daily brushing with a pin brush will prevent matting, which is often seen in the parent American Eskimo Dog. A stripping tool in case of heavy shedding will loosen the fur and streamline the coat. Neither parent has a dog smell, so bathing will only be necessary when your Eskapoo finds itself in a dirty situation. Exploration is a favorite pastime, a roll in the dirt or something smelly may occur from time to time. Only bathe him in these cases, as the American Eskimo Dog is known to have sensitive skin. Brushing his teeth daily and clipping his nails twice a month are additional requirements. |
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