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We do have a waiting list that we try to keep to a minimum. Our puppies do not leave until after the age of 9-10 weeks old and are sold with a guarantee. 

Occasionally, we will have a young adult or retired Champion for sale. * We do not ship our Eskies. We do not sell to pet stores.

We do not breed every female here nor every heat cycle. Most females have 1-6 puppies in a litter. Depending on whether they are standard, miniature or toy size. 

If you are approved to purchase a American Eskimo Dog from Morgan’s we require a non-refundable deposit to hold a Eskie for you. 

It is possible you will need to make two visits to our home when buying a puppy. The first to see the Eskies available and make a deposit. The second to pick up your Eskie after we have a vet health certificate. 

My family has had Eskies since as far back as 1920’s. We have owned Eskies since 1994 and started showing them in AKC in 1997. We strive for traditional Eskies that can do it all! -- Conforming to our breed standards of AKC and UKC both written and illustrated. 

To tell the sizes of the Eskie, we use Height measurements at the Withers -(highest point of the front shoulders to the bottom of the front foot when standing squarely) 

AKC and UKC have different measurements for the Eskie and both are registered in different groups, look closely, each registry even has them as different names as well. 

AKC- American Kennel Club- Standards- American Eskimo Dog. Non-Sporting Group. In 1985 the American Eskimo Dog Club of America was formed. First Registered by the AKC: 1995. Although not on the registration papers as what size, in the ring and breeding we know the Eskie in AKC as - Height: 9 - 19 inches. Standard: over 15 and under 19 inches, Miniature: 12 to 15 inches, Toy: 9 to 12 inches. 

UKC Standards-United Kennel Club- American Eskimo. Northern Breeds Group. The American Eskimo was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1913. Early on he was known as the American Spitz, but changed his name in 1917 to the American Eskimo or "Eskie". Although not on the registration papers as what size, in the ring and breeding we know the Eskie in UKC as - Miniature: Males from 12 inches up to and including 15 inches; Females from 11 inches up to and including 14 inches. Puppy class only -- Minimum permissible heights are 11 inches for males and 10 inches for females. Standard: Males over 15 inches up to and including 19 inches; Females over 14 inches up to and including 18 inches.

They are different from other breeds and require some special consideration. 

The Eskie's personality differs from that of any other. Their intelligence exceeds that for being a cute dog. They have the ability to solve problems and analyze situations faster than we think. Eskies need to be stimulated with activity and if not kept busy they can lead to boredom habits like barking or digging. New things to do are always in the thoughts in their heads. 

Sensitive and perceptive, they are deeply devoted to and protective of their family. Although family oriented, they do have tendency to become dominate in their own small world which requires that they be socialized, trained at an early age and continual training through out their lives. They will pick one person in your household to respect as a pack leader. 

In public, the Eskie is elegant to anyone who sees it. It is not uncommon to have people stop you and want to know more about that "Beautiful Dog" you have with you! 

They are happy to see you, but reserved to outsiders, confident, polite, respectful and expecting respect in turn. Above all, the Eskie is always Loyal. 

They are wonderful watchdogs and will alert you if someone is near your home/yard.

These extremely versatile dogs are accomplished in many areas beyond conformation, obedience and agility and in circuses they are famous for. They are matchless companions and devoted family dogs and protective of them. They also excel in competition at flyball and rally events. Some work as service dogs, aiding the hearing impaired, visiting nursing homes, hospitals, psychiatric facilities and herding dogs as well. 

Their Intelligence, loyalty, courage, determination and willingness to please is apparent in all their activities. The best way to train an Eskie is with Positive reinforcement.

Eskies are great with children if the children are well trained around dogs and if the breeder has accustomed the puppies with children. Not all Eskies are used to children if they are not raised with them or around them much. My own 3 children play with ours daily, have gone to their schools, 4-H events for kids, etc. My children have all shown Eskies in AKC and UKC confomation as well. 

Eskies shed. They are a double coated breed. Once a year or twice a year, depending on if your dog is spayed/neutered, heat cycles, had a litter, food, climate, etc, your Eskie will ‘blow coat’. The undercoat will come out leaving guard hairs for protection. It will grow back within a couple of months. Care for the coat is very important during these times too. They do not tolerate heat well nor should they tolerate extreme cold. 

Eskies need weekly brushing, bathing once a month or as necessary. Pay attention to his teeth and nails. They clean their faces like cats. They are easier to maintain than you may think as their coat easily repels dirt. 

Tear staining on some can be from something in the eye, shampoo residues, weather, foods, allergies, head shape, eye shape or an infection. Careful care of the eyes are important.

American Eskimo Dogs are still considered in the “Testing stage“. More breeders and owners are finding that Eskies have many health disorders other than Hip dysphasia and Prcd. There is epilepsy, cancers, allergies, Cryptorchidism and Monorchidism, patellar luxation, legg-calve-perthes, aggression/shyness and more are found in American Eskimo Dogs. 

We test our dogs for Canine Hip Dysplasia and certify them with OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) at the age of 2yrs and older. We have also prelimbed to ensure a dog has good hips by OFA before going further with breeding plans. We also have our puppies knees (patellars) checked starting at our first puppy vet visits.

The ratings of OFA are FAIR, GOOD and EXCELLENT. 
Any dog not Certifiable will not be eligible for a OFA certificate. 
All of our dogs that have been tested so far have passed and have Fair, Good and Excellent ratings. We are striving for all tests to become Good and Excellent in future generations.
Hip dysphasia is complex and despite the fact that the condition is inherited, it can occasionally arise even to animals with impeccable hip scored parents. Go to OFA’s website for more information http://www.offa.org/

We also do testing for hereditary eye problems in our dogs. 
A registered CANINE OPTHAMOLOGIST has to perform this test by looking into dilated pupils and grade this test. NORMAL test results are Certifiable with CERF. (Canine Eye Registry Foundation). There have been many dogs misdiagnosed with Cerf exams, so it is important that you make sure to retest or test with Optigen for accuracy. 
We also test our dogs for Prcd with dna sent in to Optigen. We are striving for all tests to come back Clear/Normal.
* So far, the only PRA disease known to American Eskimo Dogs is the prcd form of PRA. However, there are cases of acquired (non-inherited) retinal degeneration and cases of "multi-focal retinal degeneration". These conditions are not detectable with this prcd-PRA test information. Go to the OptiGen website for more information www.optigen.com.

There are no quick fixes or magic solutions. There is not a test for everything. Although parents who do not have a disorder can genetically pass things on to their future progeny. Genetics are not always just black and white and there is no such thing as a perfect dog.