American Eskimo Dog vs Bichon Frise
Compare the American Eskimo Dog to the Bichon Frise. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between American Eskimo Dogs and Bichon Frises.
American Eskimo Dog
Bichon Frise
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-20 Inches
9-11 Inches
Weight
6-35 Pounds
7-12 Pounds
Intelligence
American Eskimo Dog
Bichon Frise
Origin Country
Germany
Spain
Origin Year
1800 AD
1300 AD
American Eskimo Dog
Bichon Frise
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
American Eskimo Dog
Bichon Frise
American Eskimo Dog
Bichon Frise
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
50-75 °F
Barks/Howls
American Eskimo Dog
Bichon Frise
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
15 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
American Eskimo Dog
Bichon Frise
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
High
None
Dander
High
None
Drool
None
None
American Eskimo Dog
Bichon Frise
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
American Eskimo Dog
Bichon Frise
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
American Eskimo Dog
Bichon Frise
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
American Eskimo Dog
Bichon Frise
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
American Eskimo Dog
Bichon Frise
American Eskimo Dog
Bichon Frise
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Long
American Eskimo Dog
Bichon Frise
