American Eskimo Dog. Richard G. Beauchamp

is free of any curl or wave. The mane covering the neck area is noticeably thicker, forming the ruff, which is typically more profuse on males than females. The front of the forelegs are covered with short, smooth hair while the back sides are well feathered. The rump and hind legs down to the hock are covered with thick hair that forms the characteristic “trousers.” The tail is richly plumed.

      Coat length will vary from dog to dog. Quality is more important than quantity.

      Color: Pure white is most desired. The only other permissible colors are: white with biscuit cream, and cream. Disqualification: Any color other than those stated above.

      Height: Miniature: Males from 12 inches up to and including 15 inches; Females from 11 inches up to and including 14 inches.

      Puppy class only—Minimum permissible heights are 11 inches for males and 10 inches for females.

      Standard: Males over 15 inches up to and including 19 inches; Females over 14 inches up to and including 18 inches.

      Championship points earned in the Miniature classes are valid in combination with points earned in the Standard classes.

      Gait: The American Eskimo is a trotting breed. The dog does not pace at a trotting speed. The stride is quick, agile, and well timed. The gait, viewed from the side, is efficient, balanced, and vigorous, showing good reach in the fore-quarters matched with a strong rear action drive in the hindquarters during the trot. When walking, the dog will not single track, or brush, but as speed increases, the legs gradually angle inward until the pads fall on a straight line directly under the longitudinal center of the body. When moving, the topline remains strong, level, and firm.

      Faults: Any departure from the ideal described in this breed standard is faulted to the extent of the deviation. Structural faults common to all trotting breeds are undesirable in the American Eskimo, even though such faults may not be specifically mentioned herein.

      Disqualifications: Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid. Viciousness or extreme shyness. Blue eyes. Albinism. Blindness. Deafness. Any color other than those stated above. Any alterations of the dog other than allowed by the standard.