American Eskimo Dog vs Icelandic Sheepdog
Compare American Eskimo Dogs to Icelandic Sheepdogs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
American Eskimo Dog
Icelandic Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
Height
9-20 Inches
16½-18 Inches
Weight
6-35 Pounds
20-30 Pounds
Intelligence
American Eskimo Dog
Icelandic Sheepdog
Origin Country
Germany
Iceland
Origin Year
1800 AD
870 AD
American Eskimo Dog
Icelandic Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
American Eskimo Dog
Icelandic Sheepdog
American Eskimo Dog
Icelandic Sheepdog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
40-75 °F
Barks/Howls
American Eskimo Dog
Icelandic Sheepdog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium to High
American Eskimo Dog
Icelandic Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
High
Low to Medium
Shedding
High
High
Dander
High
High
Drool
None
Low
American Eskimo Dog
Icelandic Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
American Eskimo Dog
Icelandic Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
American Eskimo Dog
Icelandic Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
American Eskimo Dog
Icelandic Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-14 Years
American Eskimo Dog
Icelandic Sheepdog
American Eskimo Dog
Icelandic Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
American Eskimo Dog
Icelandic Sheepdog
