Who was the kennel in Ohio that started the American eskimo dog?
A member of the Spitz family, the "Eskie" descended from the
European Spitz', including the white German Spitz, the white
Keeshond, the white Pomeranian and the white Italian Spitz.
Contrary to its name, the breed has nothing to do with the Eskimo
culture. During the 19th century in America, the breed performed
regularly in trick-dog acts in traveling circuses throughout
America, prized for their beautiful appearance, intelligence and
agility.