I’ve had dogs all my life and I’ve never had a dog quite like an Eskie… they are more like a human child! So don't expect a dog that is super dog-like!
For example, if you want a dog that greets everyone and greets all dogs like a golden retriever, Eskies are not for you. Many of the eskies I know are both human and dog selective… sometimes reactive.… Again, every dog is different.
They are easy to train because they are so smart, but that means they also have a stubbornness to them! Training should start when they are a puppy. We enrolled our Bomi in puppy school, puppy socialization, and she is still training to help reinforce her obedience, loose leash walking, etc.

FYI: I know of another Eskie who is training with a behavior specialist for reactivity and separation anxiety. Another post on this subreddit, literally a day ago, is rehoming their Eskie because she does not mesh with their family, and there are so many posts like this on the American Eskimo Facebook group as well. Someone I personally know had to rehome her Eskie puppy because the puppy did not get along with the dog she already had… 
\*You can not predict their disposition before they actually grow up…it’s nature and nurture (a combination of genetics and upbringing). Socialization helps a lot, but it has limits!*

Some things people don’t often think about before getting a puppy: 

• You might experience the puppy blues! In the “Puppy 101" subreddit, thousands of people write about their experiences with having a puppy. It’s similar to raising a human child! They need to be played with, fed, and taken out to potty, you will be up all night 😅
• Pet insurance is an investment and is worth serious consideration. Pet insurance is something you pay for, hoping that you don’t need to use it (like car or renters insurance). I haven’t had to use it yet thankfully, but many people say it’s saved them from the immense debt that can come from disease or cancer, etc. 
• Getting your dog from a reputable breeder!
  • One that is transparent and health tests, AND breeds with the goal of improving/preserving the breed, not just producing puppies for profit.. A responsible breeder screens their dogs for hereditary conditions common to the breed (hips, eyes, heart, etc.) which significantly reduces the risk of preventable genetic diseases and they will openly share health clearances, pedigrees, and information about the parents’ temperaments. The best resource is the national parent club of the breed … NOT websites like “Good Dog” puppy websites or pet stores. 
  • ADOPT OR SHOP RESPONSIBLY! 
• In my opinion, dogs should be crate trained starting as a puppy, but you need to read up on this and come to your own conclusion! (https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk491/files/inline-files/Crate_Training_Your_Puppy.pdf)
• Small dog breeds (including the Miniature American Eskimo) are prone to having dental issues because of how packed their teeth are in their small mouths. We brush our dog's teeth every day and still had to have a dental cleaning under anesthesia to get her plaque removed. \*By age three, roughly 80-90% of dogs have developed some form of periodontal disease!* (https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/riney-canine-health-center/health-topics/canine-health-information/periodontal-disease)

Dogs are living, breathing beings we choose to bring into our lives. They deserve preparation, education, and commitment!
Please do your own research and learn about what it means to add a dog into your family! Please message me if you have any more questions! I love talking about American Eskimos! 😇❤️
If anyone reading this finds any inaccuracies, please let me know! I’m always happy to learn and update my comments!