American Eskimo Dog vs Papillon

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

American Eskimo Dog vs Papillon
American Eskimo Dog
Papillon
American Eskimo Dog
Papillon
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General Details
American Eskimo Dog
Papillon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
9-20 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
6-35 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
American Eskimo Dog
Papillon
Origin Country
Germany
France
Origin Year
1800 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
American Eskimo Dog
Papillon
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
American Eskimo Dog
Papillon
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
American Eskimo Dog
Papillon
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
American Eskimo Dog
Papillon
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Grooming Needs
American Eskimo Dog
Papillon
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High
None to Low
Dander
High
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
American Eskimo Dog
Papillon
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
American Eskimo Dog
Papillon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
American Eskimo Dog
Papillon
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
American Eskimo Dog
Papillon
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Health Concerns
American Eskimo Dog
Papillon
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Diabetes
Entropion
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Open fontanel
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Seizures
Hypoglycemia
Deafness
Thrombopathia
Sensitivity to anesthesia
Intervertebral disc disease
Black hair follicular dysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
American Eskimo Dog
Papillon
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Long
Coat Coloring
American Eskimo Dog
Papillon
Breed Colors
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