American Eskimo Dog vs Shiba Inu
Compare the American Eskimo Dog to the Shiba Inu. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between American Eskimo Dogs and Shiba Inus.
American Eskimo Dog
Shiba Inu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
Height
9-20 Inches
13-17 Inches
Weight
6-35 Pounds
15-23 Pounds
Intelligence
American Eskimo Dog
Shiba Inu
Origin Country
Germany
Japan
Origin Year
1800 AD
-300 BC
American Eskimo Dog
Shiba Inu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
American Eskimo Dog
Shiba Inu
American Eskimo Dog
Shiba Inu
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
American Eskimo Dog
Shiba Inu
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
American Eskimo Dog
Shiba Inu
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
None
None
American Eskimo Dog
Shiba Inu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
American Eskimo Dog
Shiba Inu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
American Eskimo Dog
Shiba Inu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
American Eskimo Dog
Shiba Inu
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
12-16 Years
American Eskimo Dog
Shiba Inu
American Eskimo Dog
Shiba Inu
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short to Medium
American Eskimo Dog
Shiba Inu
