The American Eskimo ancestry is apparent as far back as 4000 B.C. The actual name, "American Eskimo" was not assigned until about 1910. Although a popular belief, the American Eskimo dog is not descended from the working sled dog. In the early 20th century, the American Eskimo Dog was a favorite among circus performers.

Also called Standard American Eskimo Dog.

Common misspellings are eskimodog, american eskimodog, eskimo dog, eskimos dog, american eskimos dog, american eskimoe dog, alaskan eskimo dogs, american eskiomo dog, alaskian eskiomoo dog, american eskamo dogs.