Breed History

1978 Oklahoma American Eskimo Club – Album

As we look at our current American Eskimos, it is interesting to take a look at “how we were”. Articles and Show pictures from 1978 to 1982. Created and Cared for by Eileen Kortemeier. Fall of 1978 – Killeen, Tx (From the archives of Dick & Eileen Kortemeier) Christmas Party 1978 1979 March-April 1978 October…

NAEDA Titleist Pre-2000

This is the very first N.A.E.D.A. handbook of titleists. It celebrates the achievements of those dogs that earned any UKC title prior to the year 2000. Some of the dogs herein are the veryfoundations of our modern Eskies. The book was scanned into a reachable PDF. 200 Pages. (From the archives of Cindy Goetz )

2015 Current and Historical Top Producing American Eskimo Males

Current and Historical Top Producing American Eskimo Males Current – The Current Top Producers list was compiled by the United Kennel Club using all data for progeny of these males whelped on or after January 1, 2006, and for that progeny’s UKC titles earned and processed from January 1, 2006 through January 12, 2015. 1. GRCH…

The Way It Was…A Conversation with Dick Kortemeier

This was published in the Spring 2019 Newsletter. Thought it is so timely since since Dick and Eileen have been so supportive in our efforts to relocate the NAEDA National to Norman, OK this year on such short notice. Originally written by Vada Binick (Author’s note: Early eskie exhibitors and breeders are a fount of…

The American Eskimo: That Great Breed

This article, written by Chauncey Bennett, was. reprinted in BLOODLINES, December, 1945 from articles which appeared in the late ’20’s. ( As printed in NAEDA 2010 Winter Newsletter ) In writing on this breed let us go back to the very foundation of the breed. There are many names for the Eskimo dogs and many…

History – Eskie Essence and Instincts

By Diana L. Allenreprinted with permission from author The American Eskimo dog…. What is it? What are its natural instincts? What was the breed originally bred to do? What is it that sets AED apart from all other breeds? Rather simple questions, until you talk about Eskies. So many stories have been told sometimes it…

Health

Purina Pro Club

NAEDA supports the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation through our Donor Advised Fund. PPCPP Contributions are a way to contribution. Why not join and add your support too? There is no cost to you. When you choose to participate, Purina will donate 10 percent of the value of the Purina Points you earn -…

American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation

Since its inception in 1995, the Canine Health Foundation has allocated more than $10 million to canine health research, helping to ensure a better future for dogs and their owners. With a shared commitment to helping dogs live long, healthy lives, Purina supports many American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation programs. The AKC Canine Health…

BreedBred – Standard American Eskimo Preliminary Report

American Eskimo Dogs recently received their preliminary genetic diversity report from UC Davis. In it, it was found that the Standard American Eskimo size variety has higher levels of inbreeding and a genetic bottleneck as compared to the smaller varieties of Toys and Minis. In the following video, they go through using BetterBred’s tools to…

Treating Cushing’s Disease In Your Dog

Hyperadrenocorticism Ron Hines DVM PhD (Published 2007 Fall Newsletter) Cushing’s syndrome is a disease with very distinct clinical signs in your pet. It is also called hyperadrenocorticism. Two small glands, the adrenal glands, that lay just ahead of your dog’s kidneys are responsible for this problem. When these glands over-produce the hormones, cortisones,hyperadrenocorticism results. All…

Fur Family – Disaster Preparedness Plan

Sally Bedow, Treasurer (2007 Fall Newsletter) My job at the Port of Victoria is heavily into disaster preparedness so consequently I try to keep a plan formalized for our household and our dogs as well. Perhaps we all have a disaster preparedness plan in place whether we are faced with hurricanes, blizzards, forest fires or…

Symptoms of Liver Cancer in a Dog – A Matter of Keen Observation

By Tess Thompson (from 2007 Winter Newsletter) The liver is a multifunctional organ in the body. It is involved in practically all the biochemical processes that go on in a healthy body. It transfers food into energy, detoxifies waste materials, synthesizes proteins and also serves as a blood reservoir. It is natural for any disorder…

Understanding Diabetes

Amongst the hundreds of research studies currently out there it is still difficult to pinpoint the root cause for such an obscure disease. For now, there is no cure and no sound conclusive analytical models that can be utilized to defend.

American Eskimo – Sponsored Genetic Diversity Test

UPDATE: The remaining participants needed for the study have been sponsored in order to complete the study in a timely manner. There is No Cost to submit your Eskie. Up to two unrelated per household. We really need participation by UKC AE breeders. The baseline study will close at the end of January, so time…

Rescue Efforts

This web site does not endorse any individual rescue organizations. All rescue referrals and request should be directed to NAEDA’s Rescue Coordinator. For information please contact: NAEDA Rescue CoordinatorCheryl Babcock(321) 482-3993cheryl@cfl.rr.com

Diabetes Program

Clinical Trial in Diabetes Do you have a cat or dog with diabetes? Consider enrolling in clinical trial today. The Diabetic Program at Penn Vet strives to improve the treatment of diabetes in dogs and cats, and to investigate the genetic risk for diabetes in dogs. University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School researchers have undertaken the…

American Eskimo Standards

UKC Breed Education Presentation

The UKC Breed Education file – updated 2015 by Diana Allen The Essence of the Breed A double coated Nordic type working dog, intelligent, strong and powerful for its size.Quick and agile.Willing to work closely with people.Cosmetic flaws (such as a snow nose, or biscuit spots in the coat) should never remove from competition a…

UKC AE Stud Books – October 2021

On August 14, 2020, UKC approved the extension of 1 year to the Open the Stud Books.  Please pass this information along to club members or anyone interested in getting their AE registered with UKC. On, Thursday, October 24, 2019 during the General Membership Meeting.  Open the Stud Books was a topic discussion.  After a…

Open the UKC Stud Books

On, Thursday, October 24, 2019 during the General Membership Meeting. Open the Stud Books was a topic discussion. After a lengthy conversation, an agreement was motioned, seconded, and passed by all that attended the General Membership Meeting. The Stud Books will OPEN with the following requirements, approved with UKC: PART A: You have now until…

Official United Kennel Club Breed Standard

(Revised October 1, 2013)©1989, United Kennel Club, Inc  The goals and purposes of this breed standard include: to furnish guidelines for breeders who wish to maintain the quality of their breed and to improve it; to advance this breed to a state of similarity throughout the world; and to act as a guide for judges.Breeders…