American Eskimo Dog vs Siberian Husky

Compare the American Eskimo Dog to the Siberian Husky. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between American Eskimo Dogs and Siberian Huskies.

American Eskimo Dog

Siberian Husky

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General Details

American Eskimo Dog

Siberian Husky

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

12-15 Years

Height

9-20 Inches

20-23 Inches

Weight

6-35 Pounds

35-60 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

Average

History

American Eskimo Dog

Siberian Husky

Origin Country

Germany

Russia

Origin Year

1800 AD

900 AD

Temperament

American Eskimo Dog

Siberian Husky

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Above Average

Personality

American Eskimo Dog

Siberian Husky

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Snuggle

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Jealous

Loving

Needy

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Living Environment

American Eskimo Dog

Siberian Husky

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

15-75 °F

-70-65 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Above Average

Exercise Needs

American Eskimo Dog

Siberian Husky

Energy Level

High

Exercise Required

High

Medium to High

Top Running Speed

18 MPH

28 MPH

Strength

Medium

Very High

Grooming Needs

American Eskimo Dog

Siberian Husky

Coat Maintenance

High

Medium to High

Shedding

High

Medium to High

Dander

High

Medium

Drool

None

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

American Eskimo Dog

Siberian Husky

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Breed Focus

American Eskimo Dog

Siberian Husky

Distracted Easy

Yes

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

American Eskimo Dog

Siberian Husky

Aggression

None

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Average

Chasing

Average

Follow Commands

Average

Below Average

Fighting

None

Below Average

Guarding

Below Average

None

Herding

None

Average

Hunting

Below Average

None

Protection

Below Average

Remove Vermin

Below Average

None

Sled Pulling

Below Average

Above Average

Watch / Guardian

Above Average

Below Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

American Eskimo Dog

Siberian Husky

Average Lifespan

12-15 Years

Health Concerns

American Eskimo Dog

Siberian Husky

Common Health Issues

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Patellar luxation

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease

Progressive retinal atrophy

Diabetes

Corneal dystrophy

Cataracts

Progressive retinal atrophy

Appearance Comparison

Coat

American Eskimo Dog

Siberian Husky

Coat Type

Fur

Coat Layering

Double

Coat Texture

Straight

Coat Length

Long

Medium

Coat Coloring

American Eskimo Dog

Siberian Husky

Breed Colors