Eskipoo
Eskipoo, also called Pookimo, is a hybrid breed between the American Eskimo Dog and the Toy or Miniature Poodle. They are lively, friendly and adaptable dogs.
Eskipoo Breed overview
The Eskipoo is an energetic, playful, and affectionate breed with a relatively low-shedding coat. They are intelligent and easy to train and are well-suited for apartment living. As a adaptable breed, they can thrive in various living situations, including with novice dog owners. While they are sensitive to harsh tones, they are quick learners, and respond well to positive reinforcement. They require daily exercise, mental stimulation, and regular grooming to remain healthy and happy.
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What To Expect When Caring For a Eskipoo
Nutrition
Feeding Eskipoo dog with high-quality and nutrient-dense dog foods is crucial to maintaining their good health. They are small dogs and over-feeding should be avoided, as it can lead to obesity. Additionally, their food should be easy to digest and rich in protein and carbs to meet their daily nutritional needs.
Exercise
Eskipoo dogs are lively and energetic, thus requiring regular exercise. They need at least 30 minutes of daily activity, including walking, running, and playing. Playtime and walks not only help them to be physically healthy but also mentally stimulated.
Training
Eskipoo is intelligent dogs and need adequate training and socialization to live happy and healthy lives and avoid becoming destructive. Positive reinforcement training, daily social exposure, and early puppy training classes are highly recommended to teach them basic commands, potty training, and proper behavior.
Grooming
Eskipoo coat require regular brushing and washing to prevent matting, excess shedding, and maintain the coat's luster and healthy condition. They are hypoallergenic dogs, with less shedding, and suitable for people with allergies.
Health
Eskipoo generally has good health and average lifespan of 12 to 15 years old. However, they may be prone to specific health issues such as hip dysplasia, skin allergies, dental problems, and eye problems. Regular vet check-ups, adequate grooming, and balanced diet are crucial to maintain their health.
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Eskipoo Traits & Characteristics
As Eskipoo is a hybrid breed, there are no official standards created by AKC or other organizations. However, Eskipoo puppies should have a well-formed skull and muzzle. Their coat may vary from a dense curly to soft wavy, and the color may be from black, brown, white, or cream. They have upright ears and the tail can be curly or straight.
Affection
The degree to which a breed shows love and affection towards its human family members.
The Eskipoo is a very affectionate breed towards its human family. They love to cuddle on the couch and enjoy quality bonding time with their owners.
Children
How well a breed interacts with children, including tolerance for play and energy level.
The Eskipoo is great with kids as they are playful and energetic by nature. They have a high tolerance for play and adapt well to the energy level of children. However, like any breed, young children should be supervised with any dog to avoid any protective behavior.
Dogs
The breed's friendliness and sociability towards other dogs.
The Eskipoo breed tends to have a relatively friendly nature towards other dogs. Socialization from puppyhood is important so they can be well adapted to other dogs. As such, dog parks can be a good option to help train them to interact with other dogs.
Strangers
The breed's reaction to unfamiliar people, including whether they tend to be wary or friendly.
The Eskipoo tends to be friendly with strangers. Socialization from puppyhood can help them build confidence and become more outgoing. This breed can be prone to barking at strangers but this behavior can be managed through training.
Playfulness
The breed's activity level and tendency to engage in play and games.
The Eskipoo loves to play and is an energetic breed. They benefit from regular playtime and exercise. This breed will be a great match for those who share the same active lifestyle, as they have a lot of love to give when given the opportunity to play.
Alertness
The breed's level of awareness and vigilance, which can affect their ability to perform certain tasks or jobs
The Eskipoo is less alert compared to other breeds. They might not be a good match for those who require more vigilance from their furry friends. While they are not bred as specifically guard dogs, they can be protective towards their owners when needed.
Adaptability
The breed's ability to adjust to new environments and situations, including whether they are adaptable or may become stressed.
The Eskipoo breed is adaptable and can thrive in various living situations. They are known to adjust easily to new environments and can make a great addition as a family dog or as a single companion.
Shedding
The amount of hair a breed sheds, which can affect allergies and cleanliness.
One of the benefits of the Eskipoo breed is that, while it does shed, it is considered to be one of the lower shedding breeds. Regular brushing can help minimize shedding and help with other grooming needs like matting of their fur.
Grooming
The amount of maintenance required to keep a breed's coat healthy and clean.
The Eskipoo breed requires some grooming to keep the beard and hair around their face clean and free of food and debris. Regular brushing is important to keep their fur mat-free, and grooming their ears and teeth can help prevent infections.
Drooling
The amount of saliva a breed produces, which can affect cleanliness and potential drool-related issues.
The Eskipoo is a very dry mouthed breed and does not drool. This makes them a good choice for people who may be put off by excessive drooling of other breeds.
Size
The breed's overall size, including their weight and height.
The Eskipoo is a small to medium sized breed and can range from 10 - 35 pounds. Their size makes them easy to travel with and suitable for apartment living.
Energy
The breed's overall activity level, including their need for exercise and play.
The Eskipoo is a high-energy breed that loves to play and can be quite active. They are best suited for an active owner that can provide them with regular exercise and playtime to keep their high energy levels in check.
Exercise
The breed's need for physical activity and exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
The Eskipoo benefits from daily exercise such as a 20-minute walk or playtime in the backyard. Due to their high energy levels, a lack of exercise can cause behavioral problems. Regular exercise can also help lower the risk of potential health issues like obesity.
Working
The breed's suitability for working and performing certain tasks or jobs.
While the Eskipoo is not typically bred for working tasks, they do thrive on learning new tasks through reward-based training. Their intelligence and eagerness to learn can make them successful in certain working roles such as therapy dogs.
Hunting
The breed's natural hunting abilities, including their prey drive, scenting abilities, and tracking skills.
The Eskipoo is not typically bred for hunting roles and does not possess a strong prey drive, so it is not recommended as a hunting companion.
Vigor
The breed's physical stamina and endurance, including their ability to maintain high levels of activity and energy.
The Eskipoo is an active breed that has a moderate to high level of endurance. They benefit from regular exercise and can be trained to increase their physical stamina.
Health
The breed's overall health and potential health issues, including whether they may be prone to certain illnesses or conditions.
While the Eskipoo is generally a healthy breed, they can be susceptible to common health issues such as hip dysplasia, luxating patella, and dental issues. Routine visits to the veterinarian can help proactively manage any potential health issues.
Obesity
The breed's tendency to gain weight and become overweight or obese, including whether they require extra monitoring and exercise.
The Eskipoo can be prone to overeating and potentially gaining weight. As such, it is important to maintain an appropriate diet and provide them with sufficient exercise to avoid obesity.
Cold
The breed's ability to tolerate cold weather conditions, including whether they require extra warmth and protection.
The Eskipoo is a lower-shedding breed with a thicker coat that can protect them against cold weather. However, it is important to protect them from extreme cold with appropriate clothing/blankets if they are spending extended periods of time outdoors.
Heat
The breed's ability to tolerate hot weather conditions, including whether they require extra cooling and protection.
The Eskipoo will need extra shade and access to water to avoid overheating in warmer weather. High temperatures can be dangerous for Eskipoo due to their small size and active nature so outdoor activities should be limited to cooler times of day.
Apartment
The breed's suitability for new or inexperienced dog owners, including their trainability and temperament.
The Eskipoo can be well-suited for apartment living provided that sufficient attention and exercise requirements are met. They are small enough to adapt well to confined living spaces and are lower shedding breed which makes them a great choice for apartment life.
Wanderlust
The breed's tendency to wander or roam, including whether they may become lost or require a lot of supervision.
The Eskipoo can be an adventurer in nature and may wander away if they are not trained properly, so extra care must be taken when walking or playing with them outside. A closely guarded backyard or on-leash activities may be recommended.
Sensitivity
The breed's sensitivity to criticism or negative reinforcement, including whether they may become stressed or anxious.
The Eskipoo can be sensitive to loud or harsh tones while training, so it is essential to use positive reinforcement when training them. They are quick learners and respond better when in a calm and relaxed environment.
Separation
The breed's tolerance for being left alone, including whether they may become anxious or destructive.
As with any breed, the Eskipoo can become anxious when left alone for long periods. It is important to help them acclimate to being alone during their puppyhood with positive reinforcement, such as treat toys, to keep them occupied.
Barking
The amount of barking a breed tends to do, including whether they may be vocal or prone to excessive barking.
The Eskipoo tends to bark when there is a perceived threat or to communicate with their owners. Training can help manage excessive barking, but it's important to keep in mind that some barking is in their nature as they are a vocal breed.
Mental
The breed's need for mental stimulation and engagement, including whether they are intelligent and require challenging activities.
The Eskipoo thrives on mental stimulation, particularly problem-solving tasks. They require frequent attention from their owners and enjoy playtime, as well as interactive toys that provide mental challenges.
Novice_owners
Some dogs are simply easier than others; they take to training better and are fairly easygoing. They're also resilient enough to bounce back from your mistakes or inconsistencies.
The Eskipoo's intelligence and eagerness to please makes them a great choice for novice owners. They are relatively easy to train and have a friendly and affectionate demeanor towards their owners.
Trainability
The ease of training a breed, including whether they are intelligent, obedient, and willing to learn.
The Eskipoo is generally easy to train as long as training techniques are positive and encouraging. The breed is known to be intelligent and obedient, with a naturally eager-to-please temperament which makes them easy to teach new tricks or commands.
Affection
The degree to which a breed shows love and affection towards its human family members.
The Eskipoo is a very affectionate breed towards its human family. They love to cuddle on the couch and enjoy quality bonding time with their owners.
Children
How well a breed interacts with children, including tolerance for play and energy level.
The Eskipoo is great with kids as they are playful and energetic by nature. They have a high tolerance for play and adapt well to the energy level of children. However, like any breed, young children should be supervised with any dog to avoid any protective behavior.
Dogs
The breed's friendliness and sociability towards other dogs.
The Eskipoo breed tends to have a relatively friendly nature towards other dogs. Socialization from puppyhood is important so they can be well adapted to other dogs. As such, dog parks can be a good option to help train them to interact with other dogs.
Strangers
The breed's reaction to unfamiliar people, including whether they tend to be wary or friendly.
The Eskipoo tends to be friendly with strangers. Socialization from puppyhood can help them build confidence and become more outgoing. This breed can be prone to barking at strangers but this behavior can be managed through training.
Playfulness
The breed's activity level and tendency to engage in play and games.
The Eskipoo loves to play and is an energetic breed. They benefit from regular playtime and exercise. This breed will be a great match for those who share the same active lifestyle, as they have a lot of love to give when given the opportunity to play.
Alertness
The breed's level of awareness and vigilance, which can affect their ability to perform certain tasks or jobs
The Eskipoo is less alert compared to other breeds. They might not be a good match for those who require more vigilance from their furry friends. While they are not bred as specifically guard dogs, they can be protective towards their owners when needed.
Adaptability
The breed's ability to adjust to new environments and situations, including whether they are adaptable or may become stressed.
The Eskipoo breed is adaptable and can thrive in various living situations. They are known to adjust easily to new environments and can make a great addition as a family dog or as a single companion.
Shedding
The amount of hair a breed sheds, which can affect allergies and cleanliness.
One of the benefits of the Eskipoo breed is that, while it does shed, it is considered to be one of the lower shedding breeds. Regular brushing can help minimize shedding and help with other grooming needs like matting of their fur.
Grooming
The amount of maintenance required to keep a breed's coat healthy and clean.
The Eskipoo breed requires some grooming to keep the beard and hair around their face clean and free of food and debris. Regular brushing is important to keep their fur mat-free, and grooming their ears and teeth can help prevent infections.
Drooling
The amount of saliva a breed produces, which can affect cleanliness and potential drool-related issues.
The Eskipoo is a very dry mouthed breed and does not drool. This makes them a good choice for people who may be put off by excessive drooling of other breeds.
Size
The breed's overall size, including their weight and height.
The Eskipoo is a small to medium sized breed and can range from 10 - 35 pounds. Their size makes them easy to travel with and suitable for apartment living.
Energy
The breed's overall activity level, including their need for exercise and play.
The Eskipoo is a high-energy breed that loves to play and can be quite active. They are best suited for an active owner that can provide them with regular exercise and playtime to keep their high energy levels in check.
Exercise
The breed's need for physical activity and exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
The Eskipoo benefits from daily exercise such as a 20-minute walk or playtime in the backyard. Due to their high energy levels, a lack of exercise can cause behavioral problems. Regular exercise can also help lower the risk of potential health issues like obesity.
Working
The breed's suitability for working and performing certain tasks or jobs.
While the Eskipoo is not typically bred for working tasks, they do thrive on learning new tasks through reward-based training. Their intelligence and eagerness to learn can make them successful in certain working roles such as therapy dogs.
Hunting
The breed's natural hunting abilities, including their prey drive, scenting abilities, and tracking skills.
The Eskipoo is not typically bred for hunting roles and does not possess a strong prey drive, so it is not recommended as a hunting companion.
Vigor
The breed's physical stamina and endurance, including their ability to maintain high levels of activity and energy.
The Eskipoo is an active breed that has a moderate to high level of endurance. They benefit from regular exercise and can be trained to increase their physical stamina.
Health
The breed's overall health and potential health issues, including whether they may be prone to certain illnesses or conditions.
While the Eskipoo is generally a healthy breed, they can be susceptible to common health issues such as hip dysplasia, luxating patella, and dental issues. Routine visits to the veterinarian can help proactively manage any potential health issues.
Obesity
The breed's tendency to gain weight and become overweight or obese, including whether they require extra monitoring and exercise.
The Eskipoo can be prone to overeating and potentially gaining weight. As such, it is important to maintain an appropriate diet and provide them with sufficient exercise to avoid obesity.
Cold
The breed's ability to tolerate cold weather conditions, including whether they require extra warmth and protection.
The Eskipoo is a lower-shedding breed with a thicker coat that can protect them against cold weather. However, it is important to protect them from extreme cold with appropriate clothing/blankets if they are spending extended periods of time outdoors.
Heat
The breed's ability to tolerate hot weather conditions, including whether they require extra cooling and protection.
The Eskipoo will need extra shade and access to water to avoid overheating in warmer weather. High temperatures can be dangerous for Eskipoo due to their small size and active nature so outdoor activities should be limited to cooler times of day.
Apartment
The breed's suitability for new or inexperienced dog owners, including their trainability and temperament.
The Eskipoo can be well-suited for apartment living provided that sufficient attention and exercise requirements are met. They are small enough to adapt well to confined living spaces and are lower shedding breed which makes them a great choice for apartment life.
Wanderlust
The breed's tendency to wander or roam, including whether they may become lost or require a lot of supervision.
The Eskipoo can be an adventurer in nature and may wander away if they are not trained properly, so extra care must be taken when walking or playing with them outside. A closely guarded backyard or on-leash activities may be recommended.
Sensitivity
The breed's sensitivity to criticism or negative reinforcement, including whether they may become stressed or anxious.
The Eskipoo can be sensitive to loud or harsh tones while training, so it is essential to use positive reinforcement when training them. They are quick learners and respond better when in a calm and relaxed environment.
Separation
The breed's tolerance for being left alone, including whether they may become anxious or destructive.
As with any breed, the Eskipoo can become anxious when left alone for long periods. It is important to help them acclimate to being alone during their puppyhood with positive reinforcement, such as treat toys, to keep them occupied.
Barking
The amount of barking a breed tends to do, including whether they may be vocal or prone to excessive barking.
The Eskipoo tends to bark when there is a perceived threat or to communicate with their owners. Training can help manage excessive barking, but it's important to keep in mind that some barking is in their nature as they are a vocal breed.
Mental
The breed's need for mental stimulation and engagement, including whether they are intelligent and require challenging activities.
The Eskipoo thrives on mental stimulation, particularly problem-solving tasks. They require frequent attention from their owners and enjoy playtime, as well as interactive toys that provide mental challenges.
Novice_owners
Some dogs are simply easier than others; they take to training better and are fairly easygoing. They're also resilient enough to bounce back from your mistakes or inconsistencies.
The Eskipoo's intelligence and eagerness to please makes them a great choice for novice owners. They are relatively easy to train and have a friendly and affectionate demeanor towards their owners.
Trainability
The ease of training a breed, including whether they are intelligent, obedient, and willing to learn.
The Eskipoo is generally easy to train as long as training techniques are positive and encouraging. The breed is known to be intelligent and obedient, with a naturally eager-to-please temperament which makes them easy to teach new tricks or commands.
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History of the Eskipoo
The Eskipoo breed was developed in the United States, with the purpose of creating a small companion dog with a hypoallergenic coat. They emerged during the 1980s and, since them, continue to increase in popularity due to their loving personality and intelligence.
Eskipoo Puppies
Eskipoo puppies should be fed with high-quality puppy-specific food, and specific care should be taken whenever handling them. They tend to be relatively healthy compared to other dog breeds, but prone to dental issues related to their small size. The puppies will need proper socialization, exercise, grooming, and training.