Eskipoo Dog Breed

Below are details and specs for the Eskipoo dog breed.

A small-sized breed, Eskipoos weigh 10-20 pounds, and stand 10-16 inches high at the shoulders.

This breed is known for its extreme cheerfulness and loving personality. Eskipoos make excellent family companions, particularly for seniors. These dogs may suffer from separation anxiety if left alone; they tend to bark a lot, but make good watchdogs due to their vocal natures.

Eskipoos are mostly low-maintenance; they don't require a lot of training or exercise, but will need to be brushed quite often.

As the Eskipoo is a relatively new breed of "designer dog" (and a fairly rare one, at that), very little information is available about the true origin of the breed. The designer dog trend, whereby breeders would cross two purebred dogs (often using two breeds that would not mate naturally), gained popularity in the U.S. in the late 20th century, so the Eskipoo possibly had its origin during this period. The specifics of who and where breeders first crossed the American Eskimo with the Poodle are not known, however, both parent breeds have a detailed history if you would like to familiarize yourself with those breeds.

Some current Eskipoo owners acknowledge, however, that their dogs were bred at commercial puppy mills – facilities that value profit over the well-being of the dogs, and house animals in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions – so organizations like the ASPCA encourage potential owners of designer breeds like the Eskipoo to learn as much as possible about a dog's breeding before acquiring it.

This breed normally has a medium-length, wavy or curly double coat that is quite dense. An Eskipoo's length is usually a bit greater than its height; the head is oval, eyes are round and either brown or blue in color, and ears are large, triangular, and floppy. The chest is deep, legs are medium-length and straight, and the tail is medium-length and straight as well.

Cheerful, affectionate, loyal, and personable, Eskipoos are prized for their loving personalities. These dogs get along well with all types of people—young or old, known or unknown. (Many recommend Eskipoos for ownership by senior citizens.) This breed is also very intelligent and sensitive, and seems to have great intuitive abilities when dealing with its human family. While energetic, Eskipoos are not "hyper," and many owners claim that they display a sense of calm normally found in larger breeds. These dogs thoroughly enjoy attention from their owners, and may suffer from separation anxiety if left alone. Their intelligence makes them easily trainable, and they usually excel in obedience and agility trials. Some Eskipoos are known to bark excessively; this tendency, though, makes the breed an excellent watchdog.

Life expectancy is 10-14 years. Eskipoos are healthy dogs overall, but some are known for frequent eye and ear infections, which require veterinary care.