American Eskimo Dog vs Finnish Spitz vs French Bulldog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	American Eskimo Dog	Finnish Spitz	French Bulldog
Origins	United States Germany	Finland	England France
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	118	177	4
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Other Names	Eskimo Spitz, American Spitz, German Spitz, Eskie	Barking Bird Dog, Finnish Hunting Dog, Finnish Spets, Finsk Spets, Loulou Finois, Suomalainen Pystykorva, Suomenpystykorva	Frenchie, Bouledogue Français
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1994 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1898 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Small Molossian type Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. National Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. United Kennel Club	American Kennel Club Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club
Price	$600-$800	$500-$700	$2000-$4000

General Appearance - American Eskimo Dog vs Finnish Spitz vs French Bulldog

Size	Medium	Medium	Small
Weight	Toy: 6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)Standard: 18-35 pounds (8-16 kg), Miniature: 10-17 pounds (5-8 kg)	31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)	18-30 pounds (8-14 kg)
Avg. Weight	Toy: 8 pounds (4 kg)Standard: 26.5 pounds (12 kg), Miniature: 13.5 pounds (6.5 kg)	33 pounds (15 kg)	There are two weight classes of French Bulldog: 19 - 22 pounds (9 - 10 kg) and 22 - 28 pounds (10 - 13 kg). Over 28 pounds is a disqualification.
Height	Toy: 9-12 inches (22-30 cm)Standard: 15-20 inches (49-50 cm), Miniature: 12-15 inches (30-40 cm)	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)	13–16 inches (33–40 cm)
Avg. Height	Toy: 10.5 inches (26 cm)Standard: 17.5 inches (49.5 cm), Miniature: 13.5 inches (35 cm)	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)	14.5 inches (36.5 cm)

Hair & Care - American Eskimo Dog vs Finnish Spitz vs French Bulldog

Coat	Fluffy	Dense Thick Double	Fine Smooth Short Close in texture
Colors	White Biscuit	Red Gold	Brindle Cream Fawn White
Grooming	Average: The American Eskimo Dog requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The French Bulldog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	American Eskimo Dogs are heavy shedders.	Finnish Spitzs shed moderately.	French Bulldogs are low shedders.

Characteristics - American Eskimo Dog vs Finnish Spitz vs French Bulldog

Temperament	Alert Friendly Intelligent Energetic Independent Protective	Happy Intelligent Playful Independent Loyal Vocal	Affectionate Alert Bright Keen Patient Playful Athletic Easygoing Lively
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: Finnish Spitz's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	American Eskimo Dogs are easy to train.	Finnish Spitzs are easy to train.	French Bulldogs are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The American Eskimo Dog is a highly playful breed.	The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed.	French Bulldogs are not the most playful dog breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Finnish Spitzs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	French Bulldogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	American Eskimo Dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Finnish Spitzs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	French Bulldogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	American Eskimo Dogs need a lot of social interaction.	Finnish Spitzs are a social breed.	French Bulldogs need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	High: The American Eskimo Dog is a very vocal breed.	High: The Finnish Spitz is a very vocal breed.	Low: The French Bulldog barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	American Eskimo Dogs are good watchdogs.	Finnish Spitzs are average watchdogs.	French Bulldogs are average watchdogs.
Territorial	American Eskimo Dogs are average defenders.	Finnish Spitzs are average defenders.	French Bulldogs are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The American Eskimo Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The French Bulldog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	American Eskimo Dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Finnish Spitzs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	French Bulldogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	American Eskimo Dogs have average wanderlust potential.	Wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home.	French Bulldogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	American Eskimo Dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Finnish Spitzs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	French Bulldogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	American Eskimo Dogs are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	American Eskimo Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Finnish Spitzs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	French Bulldogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	American Eskimo Dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Finnish Spitzs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	French Bulldogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - American Eskimo Dog vs Finnish Spitz vs French Bulldog

Stranger Friendly	American Eskimo Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are average friendly towards strangers.	French Bulldogs are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	American Eskimo Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are kid-friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	American Eskimo Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Finnish Spitzs are cat-friendly dogs.	French Bulldogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	American Eskimo Dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are average friendly towards other dogs.	French Bulldogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No American Eskimo Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Finnish Spitz is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	Yes French Bulldog is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	American Eskimo Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.	French Bulldogs are not the best breed for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	American Eskimo Dogs are generally with other pets.	Finnish Spitzs are usually friendly towards other pets.	French Bulldogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No American Eskimo Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Finnish Spitzs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes French Bulldogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really American Eskimo Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Finnish Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really French Bulldog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - American Eskimo Dog vs Finnish Spitz vs French Bulldog

Health Issues	The American Eskimo Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.	The French Bulldog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Cataracts Diabetes Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Epilepsy Eye Problems Joint Problems	Allergies Brachycephalic Syndrome Cleft Palate Elongated Soft Palate Hemi-vertebrae Hip Dysplasia Intervertebral Disk Disease Patellar Luxation Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-15 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	American Eskimo Dogs are high energy dogs.	Finnish Spitzs are high energy dogs.	French Bulldogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	American Eskimo Dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Finnish Spitzs need a lot of exercises.	French Bulldogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	American Eskimo Dogs don't need too much sleep.	Finnish Spitzs don't need too much sleep.	French Bulldogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The American Eskimo Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The American Eskimo Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The French Bulldog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The American Eskimo Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The French Bulldog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - American Eskimo Dog vs Finnish Spitz vs French Bulldog

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-6 puppies	3-6 puppies	3-5 puppies
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