Kimola

The Kimola hybrid is a newer canine breed and there isn't much information available for the hybrid itself.  So, in order to get an idea of the history that goes into the what makes this hybrid the wonderful family pet that it is, we must look at the individual  parent breeds.  The American Eskimo Dog originated in the United States and Germany and is believed to have descended from several European Spitz breeds, specifically:the Keeshound from Holland, the white German Spitz, the white Pomeranian also from Germany and the Volpino Italiano (a.k.a. white Italian Spitz).   In the mid 19th century, small, spunky white Nordic dogs were popular within the American communities of German immigrants and the breed took on the name of American Spitz (it was later changed to the American Eskimo Dog but the reason for this is unknown).  The purpose for the creation of this American Eskimo, also called the Eskie, seems to be for companionship and and as a watchdog.  This breed is extremely intelligent and learns to do tricks very quickly, thus making it very versatile in the circus performance ring, an activity for which they became very famous and popular.  The American Eskimo Dog Club of America was formed in 1985 and the Eskie breed was recognized shortly thereafter by that entity.  The American Kennel Club later fully recognized the breed in 1995.  Today, the American Eskimo Dog is quite competitive in activities like agility, obedience, rally and conformation ring performances.  They are also utilized in the detection of narcotics and in guard dog activities.  This breed is quite popular in the United States, but, unfortunately, they are not well known in other countries.  The Lhasa Apso is a small, hardy little canine which has its roots in the Himalayan mountains of China.  The exact heritage of this sturdy little breed is not known, but it is suggested that it comes from the larger Tibetan Terrier sheepdog, with the lore explaining that those canines whose legs were too short for the herding activities of the Tibetan Terrier were given to the Buddhist monks and kept in their monasteries.  These rejected canines were then used as breeding stock to create the smaller and move coveted Lhasa Apso that we know today.  The original purpose for the breed seems to be the protection and guarding of the Buddhist monasteries and homes of the nobility of Tibet.  Due to the confusion over the centuries with the larger Tibetan Terrier, the Lhasa Apso breed was eventually recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 and in 1965 it was finally recognized by The Kennel Club (England).  The Kimola hybrid itself is recognized by the following organizations:  American Canine Hybrid Club, Designer Dogs Kennel Club, Dog Registry of America, Inc., International Designer Canine Registry and the United Kennel Club.