American Eskimo Dog vs Siberian Husky

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

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - The American Eskimo Dog is a good choice for new owners, whereas the Siberian Husky is not recommended for new/inexperienced owners.
Children - Both the American Eskimo Dog and Siberian Husky are great with children.
Grooming - The American Eskimo Dog is easier to groom than the Siberian Husky.
Barking - Both the American Eskimo Dog and Siberian Husky are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.

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American Eskimo Dog vs Siberian Husky

Breed Name	American Eskimo Dog	Siberian Husky
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	12-15 yrs.	12-15 yrs.
Height	9-20 in.	20-23 in.
Weight	6-35 lb	35-60 lb
Intelligence	High	Average
History
Origin Country	Germany	Russia
Origin Year	1800 AD	900 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Personality
	Affectionate Loving Likes To Snuggle Willing To Please	Affectionate Enjoys Attention Jealous Loving Stubborn Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	Yes	Yes
Medium Yard	Yes	Yes
Large Yard	No	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	15°F to 75°F	-70°F to 65°F
Barks/Howls	Very Often	Very Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	High	High
Exercise Required	High	Medium-High
Top Running Speed	18 mph	28 mph
Strength	Medium	Very High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	High	Medium-High
Shedding	High	Medium-High
Dander	High	Medium
Drool Amount	None	None

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	American Eskimo Dog	Siberian Husky
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	Yes
Average	No	No
Focused & Patient	Yes	No
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Very Low	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Below Average	Average
Chasing	Average	Average
Follow Commands	Average	Below Average
Fighting	Very Low	Below Average
Guarding	Below Average	Very Low
Herding	Very Low	Average
Hunting	Below Average	Very Low
Protection	Below Average	Below Average
Remove Vermin	Below Average	Very Low
Sledding	Below Average	High
Watch	High	Below Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	American Eskimo Dog	Siberian Husky
Lifespan
Lifespan	12-15 yrs.	12-15 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Cataracts	Yes	Yes
Corneal Dystrophy	No	Yes
Diabetes	Yes	No
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	No
Legg-perthes Disease	Yes	No
Patellar Luxation	Yes	No
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	Yes	Yes

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	American Eskimo Dog	Siberian Husky
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	Yes
Coat Texture
Straight	Yes	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Long	Yes	No
Medium	No	Yes
Coat Color(s)
White	Yes	Yes
White & Biscuit	Yes	No
Agouti & White	No	Yes
Black	No	Yes
Black & White	No	Yes
Black, Gray, & White	No	Yes
Black, Tan, & White	No	Yes
Brown	No	Yes
Brown & White	No	Yes
Brown, Black, & White	No	Yes
Copper & White	No	Yes
Gray & Black	No	Yes
Gray & White	No	Yes
Red & White	No	Yes
Sable & White	No	Yes
Tan	No	Yes
Tan & Black	No	Yes
Tan & White	No	Yes