Appearance of the Eskapoo
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The Eskapoo will be a combination of the two parent breeds, the American Eskimo Dog and the Poodle. Size will depend on whether the parent Poodle is standard, miniature or toy. Often seen in white or cream, it can also come in blue, black, white, gray, silver, brown, café au lait and apricot. This beautiful combination of breeds often has a fluffy coat. It can be curly or wavy and will be quite dense. Ears can be floppy or upright, depending on parental influence. A black nose and dark, sensitive eyes complete the picture. |
Temperament of the Eskapoo
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Although there is little information on the Eskapoo, we can study the parental breeds to understand what kind of behavior to expect from the hybrid breed. Both parents are intelligent, and because of this trait, your Eskapoo will need activities for mind and body to keep it from becoming destructive. Barking and chewing can become a problem if he gets bored too often. He can sometimes be boisterous and stubborn. He can also be described as somewhat mischievous and has an "air of distinction", but he can be very clumsy and loves to play. He is generally calm, but loves and needs plenty of exercise. He will bark at strangers and is considered a good watchdog. |
Needs and activities of the Eskapoo
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The Eskapoo is a fairly active dog. It's recommended that he gets enough exercise to ensure he doesn't put on weight, especially as he gets older. What's more, if he doesn't get the chance to exercise when he needs to, he can become a bit of a nuisance. He likes to be part of an active household. While he may enjoy playing outside with you, the Eskapoo needs to be indoors at night. He's not happy outside his family. He'll be happy living in an apartment or house with a yard as long as he can spend enough time with his family. An intelligent hybrid like this will excel in agility and obedience trials. These are perfect for mental exercise as well as for tiring him out. |
Maintenance of the Eskapoo
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Grooming requirements will depend on the type of coat your Eskapoo inherits. If the coat is very curly and resembles a Poodle, clipping may be necessary every six weeks. Otherwise, daily brushing with a pin brush will prevent matting, which is often seen in the parent American Eskimo Dog. A stripping tool in case of heavy shedding will loosen the fur and streamline the coat. Neither parent has a dog smell, so bathing will only be necessary when your Eskapoo finds itself in a dirty situation. Exploration is a favorite pastime, a roll in the dirt or something smelly may occur from time to time. Only bathe him in these cases, as the American Eskimo Dog is known to have sensitive skin. Brushing his teeth daily and clipping his nails twice a month are additional requirements. |