How long do American Eskimo Dogs live?

The median lifespan of the American Eskimo Dog is 11.3 years, based on the 2024 McMillan et al. study of 584,734 UK dogs.

Is the American Eskimo Dog a healthy breed?

On the Breed Health Score the American Eskimo Dog scores 63 out of 100 (grade B), compared with an average of 71 across 155 breeds.

63/ 100

American Eskimo Dog Grade B

Q: What health problems do American Eskimo Dogs have?

Commonly reported conditions in the American Eskimo Dog include Progressive retinal atrophy, Hip dysplasia, Patellar luxation, Diabetes mellitus, Dental disease.

Median lifespani 11.3 yr · small · 4-16 kg

⇆ Compare American Eskimo Dog

The American Eskimo Dog is a small breed with a median lifespan of 11.3 years, which places it among the shortest-lived third of the 155 breeds we rank for longevity. Commonly reported health conditions include Progressive retinal atrophy, Hip dysplasia, Patellar luxation, Diabetes mellitus. Its overall Breed Health Score is 63/100 (grade B), against an average of 71/100 across all breeds.

Score breakdown

Longevityi 65%

Conformationi 20%

100

Hereditary burdeni 15%

Higher is healthier. See methodology.

Common & hereditary conditions

Progressive retinal atrophy Hip dysplasia Patellar luxation Diabetes mellitus Dental disease

Red marks a life-threatening or major-welfare condition. Click a condition to see which breeds it affects. This list reflects commonly reported conditions, so better-studied breeds may show more; hereditary burden is the lightest-weighted part of the score. Source: RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA (indicative).

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Data & citation. Median lifespan: McMillan, K.M. et al. (2024) "Longevity of companion dog breeds", Scientific Reports (584,734 UK dogs). Data CC-BY 4.0. Source. Machine-readable: developer API. These are independent estimates for comparing breeds, not veterinary advice. Photo: Mohan Nannapaneni via Pexels.