Let's do one at a time. The American Eskimo.. The growling.. It is really hard for me to make any statement about something that can be aggression without seeing the dog. It really would not be right for you, and inappropriate for me.

Having said that, I would contact a breeder and see if this is something this breed does. I would also spend a few dollars, and bring a trainer to your house that deals with aggression. If it is aggression, you want to catch it early. I wish I could help you more, but I cannot say much without seeing the dog.