American Eskimo Dog vs Pug
Compare the American Eskimo Dog to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between American Eskimo Dogs and Pugs.
American Eskimo Dog
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
Height
9-20 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
6-35 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
American Eskimo Dog
Pug
Origin Country
Germany
China
Origin Year
1800 AD
-206 BC
American Eskimo Dog
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
American Eskimo Dog
Pug
American Eskimo Dog
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
American Eskimo Dog
Pug
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
American Eskimo Dog
Pug
Coat Maintenance
High
High
Shedding
High
High
Dander
High
High
Drool
None
None
American Eskimo Dog
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
American Eskimo Dog
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
American Eskimo Dog
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
American Eskimo Dog
Pug
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-15 Years
American Eskimo Dog
Pug
American Eskimo Dog
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
American Eskimo Dog
Pug
