American Eskimo Dog

Pie has personality galore. He loves to play and thrives on being part of our family. He's an energetic and spunky dog of fluff. His hair is about as soft and fluffy as they come! He's taken his time maturing and still displays a puppy-like exuberance for life. And Pie is very smart and quick to learn new tricks. He loves to perform and looks forward to new challenges. Pie hates being bored and will get that way by doing the same old thing day in and day out. I guess he's somewhat of a thrill seeker; but if you can remember to vary the day's activities a bit, he appreciates it.

He's not a dog that does very well by himself. Too long away and he becomes depressed. I believe Pie thinks of himself as a human, not a dog. I just wish he'd consider that when it's time to pick up his toys! Actually, that's one of the tricks he will do for guests: pick up and put away his toys. Now how smart is that?

Though I didn't get Pie for the purpose of being a watchdog, he certainly has become an excellent one. His only short-coming is that he reacts too impulsively to sounds and noises. He'll bark at everything and our neighbors don't like his noisy nature. My poor hearing helps me to put up with it when I really shouldn't. One of the things I find endearing about Pie is his need to be with me most of the time. It's probably more the other way around but I like to think he needs me. I was told when I got Pie that he would be an ideal Therapy Dog -- he certainly has been for me!