I had seen some posts since I have been here on the American Eskimo. One thing I do know is to get the size of the Toy American Eskimo the pomeranian was used per what I was reading up on. So they are a bit similar in build. As far as color mine is called white with black points but I don't plan on breeding her. She comes from a list of champions and non champions but I wanted her for just a friend and companion.

As far as her personality she is eager to please and is trained with consistency. Other words if you give her an inch she will take a mile. She had some issues in the beginning with separation anxiety but with gentle reassuring and advice from this board she adapted to my hours of work. There are times when I am gone an hour and other times gone for several. She gets a little more excited on the days I am gone longer but still seems fine when I come home. She still has a little problem with nipping clothes. I have to tell her "No" strictly and she stops. But if not she still thinks it's a game. She walks very well on a leash and knows the sit, stay and come command. At 9 months she is a joy and was socialized very early with other dogs, cats, children and people. She basically gets along with everyone and happily greets anyone who enters.

She has two barks. There is a play bark that is high pitched and can really hit those high notes but she also has a deeper bark.
This is her alert to let us know someone has come up the driveway or is at the door. She loves to play games such as tug of war and playing fetch with anything you throw for her she will bring back time and again. She will not stop playing until you tell her enough. Otherwise she will keep bringing a ball or toy back to you and set it in your lap even when she is panting like crazy and can you can see a bit overheated. I warn children and visitors to watch how long they keep her running.

She likes to be cuddled but will move beside you and lay next to you as she overheats very easily with her thick coat. She loves rain and snow. Plays in both like it is a sunny day outside. During the summer I keep a large waterbowl on the patio for her to stay out for awhile with ice cubes. She loves ice cubes and everytime someone gets a drink she patiently waits by the refrigerator for one. lol

From what I have seen in her she has a personality of thinking she is a watchdog and lets you know of strange things like the time we purchased a ceramic turtle for the garden. It took her two days before she would approach it. She would bark, growl and advance but never get close enough to touch it. One day she ran into it playing and realized it couldn't move. Then she was fine. She did the same thing with a roll of nails as my husband was putting up a roof on the shed. She growled, barked, advanced and kept circling it. Finally I had to lift them up and show her they were ok to be in the yard. So if you change something and they are unfamiliar with it in your yard they will let you know.

I have to say I am very happy with Maia as she keeps me entertained with her curiosity and also her ability to please you and follow commands. She loves the games I play that teach her commands and loves the rewards. Whether it be dog treats or a pet on the back for being a good girl.If you are excited though or upset she quickly picks up on it and you watch her personality will match yours.

I would say overall that the Miniature American Eskimo or based on the one I have is a very fun breed that is very energetic and needs lots of exercise. Being consistent with commands is essential. They are reward oriented and with time and patience you set their play times and sleep times. She seems to like routines and is a very close companion. If you want a dog that is highly affectionate and requires alot of attention I would definately recommend a Toy American Eskimo.

We have two cats and another dog. Maia has shown that she can get along with either and all become her playmates. Maia is crate trained as this keeps her from getting in too much trouble.She loves to chew and we have to monitor her closely on what she chews on. To her anything she can get her mouth around she will chew if bored so crate training has made it alot safer for her and alot less damaging for us. She has alot of chew toys but I do believe she bores easily when left alone as to why we continue to use the crate. Maybe as an adult (9 months now) she may grow out of this but for now better safe than sorry.

Just thought I would share my experience for anyone considering this breed. This is her puppyhood but I think her personality traits will probably stay about the same as she matures.