Eskipoo Dog Breed Information

Posted on Jul 12, 2019, Modified : Jan 26, 2020 Zina

Eskipoo personality, temperament, behavior

Breeds

Country of Origin	United States
Nicknames and Other Names	Pookimo, Eskapoo, Eskidoodle, Eski-poo, Eskimopoo
Scientific Name	Canis lupus familiaris
Breed Type	Crossbreed
Group	Designer, Toy
Bred For	Family Companion
Size	Small-Sized
Recognized By	DBR, DDKC, ACHC, DRA, IDCR
Life Span	10-13 Years
Ideal Weight	13-20 Pounds (male and female)
Ideal Height	9-15 inches (male and female)
Fur Type	Weather-Resistant, Double coat, Curly, Wavy, Soft
Common Colors	Sparkling White and Cream, Gray, Apricot, Brown, Black and White
Markings	None
Availability	Moderately available
Achievements	None
Suitable for Apartments	Yes
Used in World War	No
Most Similar To	American Eskimo Poodle

The Eskipoo is a crossbreed between American Eskimo and Poodle. It is a small-sized dog that is known as Eskapoo, Eskimopoo, Pookimo, Eskidoosle.

The appearance is mixed where the muzzle is either short or medium and the ears are either upright or fallen down. The body is sturdily built with a round face.

The Eskipoo does well with people who are loving and caring. It can be owned by a single living person as long as it gets attention and love. It is a happy and loving dog that is best in the house from small kids to old people.

Temperament, Behavior, Personality

Temperament: The temperament of the Eskipoo is mixed with both of its parents. It has a cheerful, affectionate nature like Poodle and loyal, energetic and protective like American Eskimo. This mixed temperament them makes them a great companion for a family who is looking for a friendly dog.

Behavior: Eskipoo is quite an attention seeker which loves to be the center of its family attention. If they are not paid attention or left alone for a long period of time, they can become destructive and also depressed. Therefore, it is not the best idea to leave them alone for a long period of time.

Personality: The personality of the Eskipoo is energetic, alert, and loyal. It needs regular exercise to keep itself healthy. They are very cautious of the activity going on in the surrounding and if they sense anything unusual, they will bark and warn their owner. However, they are not likely to get aggressive.

Is Eskipoo Child-Friendly?

Eskipoo gets along with children very well as they are playful, fun and also adores children. They can play with kids all day long and do not get tired easily.

Although they are a friendly dog, their interaction with small kids should always be supervised so there is no harsh behavior from either party. Guide your kids as well as your kids to be gentle.

A girl and Eskipoo hanging out and having fun.
Image Source: Instagram- stanleyandmilo4

Trainability

Eskipoo is not a tough dog to train as they are very smart and catch on new commands and instruction fast. They need a leader who can train them with patient and consistency.

They tend to respond well to positive methods of training, so provide them with treats and vocal praises as a reward. This will encourage and motivate them to get focused on the training. Once the basic training is completed, enroll them in advance training.

Facts

The Eskipoo is not recognized by any major kennel club and has been registered in some of the designer breeds clubs.
It is believed to be originated in the 1990s in the United States.

Health Issues

General Health	Healthy
Common Health Issues	Deafness, Cataracts, Patellar Luxation, Hip Dysplasia, Obesity,
Hypoallergenic	No
Vaccination Required	Leptospirosis, Canine Coronavirus, Rabies, Canine Parvovirus, Canine Parainfluenza, Canine Distemper, Kennel Cough
Shedding	Moderate Shedder
Drooling	Low Drooler
Grooming	Minimal Grooming Required
Weight Gain Potential	Average
Separation Anxiety	High Chance
Allergies	None
Diets and Supplements	Protein: 18% Fat: 5%-8% Glucosamine Probiotics Multivitamins

The Eskipoo can face the following health problem during their 10-13 years if life.

Deafness: It is a common problem in the white-colored dog. It does not affect any body part of your dog or hamper the way it lives. It will have a hearing problem that does not affect the overall health of your dog. There are many hearing aids in the market which can be used on your dog to improve its day to day living of life.
Obesity: Once obesity is seen in your dog, it will invite many other diseases in your dogs like diabetes, joints and bone pain. So, give them a balanced diet and involve them in regular exercise to keep them in shape. This way they will not get any serious health problem and it will improve their way of living life.