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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.

Australian Shepherds are a beautiful breed with merle coats, high energy, and and an obsession with being close to their families. These dogs are wonderful family companions, but be prepared to keep them active and occupied to avoid having a sad, destructive Aussie. Full-grown, they typically weigh 40-65 pounds and stand 18-23 inches tall.

Australian Shepherds are generally excellent with children of all ages. Australian Shepherds are great companion for kids and other pets, especially if they’re socialized as puppies. These dogs can be happy in warm or cool climates, but they need plenty of space to run and play and should have their primary living space indoors. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.

Aussies need a lot of high-energy activities and mental stimulation to keep them happy. They’re the perfect exercise buddies, especially for families that like being outdoors. Take your Australian Shepherd for a run, hike, or a long play session in a big backyard to keep their hearts soaring and their minds sharp. Overall, their exercise needs are very high.

The Australian Shepherd has a dense undercoat and outer coat with medium to long hair that’s straight or slightly wavy. Aussies’ fur is short and soft on their head and legs, with a thick mane around the neck. These dogs can be black, red, red merle (dark patches on a light background), or blue merle, and some may have white markings or tan points too. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Australian Shepherds are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. These dogs can be happy in warm or cool climates, but they need plenty of space to run and play and should have their primary living space indoors. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.