American Eskimo Dog vs Australian Shepherd

Compare the American Eskimo Dog to the Australian Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between American Eskimo Dogs and Australian Shepherds.

American Eskimo Dog vs Australian Shepherd
American Eskimo Dog
Australian Shepherd
American Eskimo Dog
Australian Shepherd
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General Details
American Eskimo Dog
Australian Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-20 Inches
18-23 Inches
Weight
6-35 Pounds
40-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
American Eskimo Dog
Australian Shepherd
Origin Country
Germany
United States
Origin Year
1800 AD
1840 AD
Temperament
American Eskimo Dog
Australian Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
None
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
American Eskimo Dog
Australian Shepherd
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
American Eskimo Dog
Australian Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
American Eskimo Dog
Australian Shepherd
Energy Level
High
High to Very High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
American Eskimo Dog
Australian Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
American Eskimo Dog
Australian Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
American Eskimo Dog
Australian Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
American Eskimo Dog
Australian Shepherd
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
None
Above Average
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
American Eskimo Dog
Australian Shepherd
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
American Eskimo Dog
Australian Shepherd
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Diabetes
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Distichiasis
Deafness
Collie eye anomaly
Persistent pupillary membrane
Drug sensitivity
Collie nose
Retinal detachment
Appearance Comparison
Coat
American Eskimo Dog
Australian Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
American Eskimo Dog
Australian Shepherd
Breed Colors
White
White
White and Biscuit
White and Biscuit
Black
Black
Blue Merle
Blue Merle
Red
Red
Red Merle
Red Merle
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