African Wild Dog vs Canadian Eskimo Dog

Compare the African Wild Dog to the Canadian Eskimo Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between African Wild Dogs and Canadian Eskimo Dogs.

African Wild Dog vs Canadian Eskimo Dog
African Wild Dog
Canadian Eskimo Dog
African Wild Dog
Canadian Eskimo Dog
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General Details
African Wild Dog
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Breed Type
Wild
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Height
24-30 Inches
20-28 Inches
Weight
44-66 Pounds
40-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
African Wild Dog
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Origin Country
Egypt
Canada
Origin Year
Unspecified
1000 AD
Temperament
African Wild Dog
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Overall Friendliness
None
None
Family Friendly
None
None
Child Friendly
None
Below Average
Pet Friendly
None
None
Stranger Friendly
None
Below Average
Personality
African Wild Dog
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Traits
Aggressive
Affectionate
Willing to Please
Living Environment
African Wild Dog
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
20-65 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Above Average
Exercise Needs
African Wild Dog
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Energy Level
High to Very High
High
Exercise Required
Low
High
Top Running Speed
41 MPH
26 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Grooming Needs
African Wild Dog
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
African Wild Dog
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
African Wild Dog
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
African Wild Dog
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Aggression
Above Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Average
Follow Commands
None
Average
Fighting
Above Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Above Average
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
Above Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
African Wild Dog
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Health Concerns
African Wild Dog
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Common Health Issues
Canine distemper
Rabies
Bloat
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Arthritis
Heatstroke
Appearance Comparison
Coat
African Wild Dog
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Rough
Scruffy
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
African Wild Dog
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Breed Colors
Gray
Gray
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