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The English Shepherd is a highly intelligent breed who keeps to the rules. They love to be in charge and will show their bossy side when they think things are amiss. However, they have a sweet temperament and are faithful family companions. Full-grown, they typically weigh 40-60 pounds and stand 18-23 inches tall.

English Shepherds are generally good with kids, especially when raised together. The English Shepherd is a natural family pet and can live in a variety of households. They adapt easily to working on the farm, as well as being the fun time family dog. They're relatively quiet and don't bark much.

Being willing and able to adapt to a variety of activity levels is a plus to owning an English Shepherd. They need just a moderate amount of daily exercise, such as walking or jogging, but are also content to hang out on the sofa with you. They do love to play outside, being bred for work, so Frisbee, flyball, and fetch are favorite activities for this fun-loving friend. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

The English Shepherd's coat is medium length and can be straight, wavy, or curly. Their coats are smooth and can be a mix of brown, tan, black, white, and occasionally brindle. Even with these fluffy coats, their care is minimal; they need weekly brushing and just the occasional bath when necessary to keep them clean and happy. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

English Shepherds are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. The English Shepherd is a natural family pet and can live in a variety of households. They are fairly easy to train.

With their beautiful coats and spunky personalities, the American Eskimo is sure to keep your family happy and always on-the-go. They crave human companionship and love being active, especially in cold climates. If you keep your Eskie active and entertained, he will be your best fluffy friend for life. Full-grown, they typically weigh 6-35 pounds and stand 9-19 inches tall.

American Eskimos are generally excellent with children of all ages. They’re good with children, dogs, and other household pets. However, they crave companionship and should be kept as indoors dogs. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Most American Eskimos need a good workout every day, such as a long jog or walk. They also love dog sports, especially in cold weather. Eskies’ heavy coats keep them warm in the snow, but if they’re exercising in hot climates, be sure to give them plenty of water and shade to avoid overheating. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The American Eskimo Dog has a two-layered coat of beautiful white or biscuit cream fur. The undercoat is short and dense, and the outer coat has long, straight hair. Their fur is thicker and longer around the dog’s chest and neck, which makes it look like a mane. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate.

American Eskimos are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. They’re good with children, dogs, and other household pets. American Eskimos need plenty of room to run and play, so they prefer to live in homes with large yards. They are fairly easy to train.