Since miniature American Eskimo dog is very smart, it is necessary to encourage and socialization activities. Without stimulation and interesting things for them to do, they can get bored or have behavior problems that can lead to destructive chewing. They also have to be around people if not often afraid of strangers. It is better to start socializing your dog between 7 weeks and 6 months. It is also important that they learn to socialize during adolescence, starting between 6 and 9 months and ends between 1 and 3.
This dog breed usually live about 14 years, but some have lived longer. Some health problems can get these dogs are hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, deafness, progressive retinal atrophy, cataracts and urinary tract stones. They can also develop allergies, such as flea allergies, which can cause acute moist dermatitis. Some health problems are diabetes, epilepsy, and Legg-Calve Perthes.
The Miniature American Eskimo dog can live in a cold or hot weather. These dogs have very dry skin and should not be bathed too often. Once every two or three months is fine unless they get extremely dirty or smells. Normally brush layer is all that is needed between baths. They are a type of dog very clean and groomed regularly. Before purchasing this type of dog, do not forget that they are constantly on the road and paid a lot.
