This chatty American Eskimo just turned 6 and is getting both grumpier and more loving with age. He's fiercely protective, especially against planes flying overhead and garbage trucks. He's happiest hiking, rolling his white coat in grass, and getting visits from trusted friends. Fun fact: American Eskimos are actually German Spitz dogs, with Nordic roots. They were renamed to American Eskimos when they were brought over during the war because Germany was unpopular at the time and have since been best known for their circus tricks!