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Name	American Eskimo Dog	German Shepherd	German Spitz
Origins	United States Germany	Germany	Germany
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	American Spitz Eskie Eskimo Spitz	Alsatian wolf dog Berger Allemand Deutscher Schäferhund Schäferhund Alsatian	Deutscher Spitz
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Spitz? Which is the smallest dog, American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Spitz?	Medium	Large	Small Medium
Weight Which is heavier, American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Shepherd? American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz weight comparison:	Toy: 6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)Standard: 18-35 pounds (8-16 kg), Miniature: 10-17 pounds (5-8 kg)	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)	Male: 24-33 pounds (11-15 kg), Female: 18-27 pounds (8-12 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Toy: 8 pounds (4 kg)Standard: 26.5 pounds (12 kg), Miniature: 13.5 pounds (6.5 kg)	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 28.5 pounds (13 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)
Height Which is taller, American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Spitz? American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz height comparison:	Toy: 9-12 inches (22-30 cm)Standard: 15-20 inches (49-50 cm), Miniature: 12-15 inches (30-40 cm)	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)	Male: 19-23 inches (48-58 cm), Female: 15-19 inches (38-48 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Toy: 10.5 inches (26 cm)Standard: 17.5 inches (49.5 cm), Miniature: 13.5 inches (35 cm)	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)	Male: 21 inches (53 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)

American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Spitz? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$800-$2000	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Spitz?	Frequent: The American Eskimo Dog is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The German Shepherd is quite easy to get.	Average: The German Spitz is a commonly available dog breed.

American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: German Spitz is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz trainability comparison.	American Eskimo Dog dogs are easy to train. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are easy to train. See more.	German Spitz dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Spitz?	American Eskimo Dog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	German Spitz dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Spitz? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	American Eskimo Dog dogs are average defenders. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	German Spitz dogs are average defenders. See more.
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American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Spitz? American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz behavior/temperament comparison:	Independent Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Friendly	Curious Alert Courageous Intelligent Confident Obedient Loyal Watchful	Independent Devoted Lively Attentive Trainable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: German Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: German Spitz dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz?	High: American Eskimo Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: German Shepherd dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: German Spitz dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz social needs comparison:	American Eskimo Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	German Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	German Spitz dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	American Eskimo Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	German Spitz dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	American Eskimo Dog 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. See more.	German Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	German Spitz dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz playfulness comparison:	The American Eskimo Dog is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The German Spitz is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz?	A lot: American Eskimo Dog is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks. See more.	Average to High: The German Spitz is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Spitz?	Very house-friendly dog the American Eskimo Dog breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep German Shepherd indoors.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep German Spitz indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: American Eskimo Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	German Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: German Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Spitz?	American Eskimo Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Spitz?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Eskimo Dog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ German Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 German Spitz bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The American Eskimo Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The German Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz mouthiness comparison:	American Eskimo Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	German Shepherd dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	German Spitz dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz health comparison. Which is the healthier: American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz?	The American Eskimo Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.	German Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Diabetes	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Blindness Cherry Eye Elbow Dysplasia Diabetes Heart Disease Retinal Dysplasia Demodectic Mange Degenerative Myelopathy Wobbler's Syndrome Panosteitis Hemophilia B Megaesophagus Cushing's Syndrome Lens Luxation Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Chronic Diarrhea Cruciate Ligament Rupture Digestive Problems Hemophilia A Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Lupus Myasthenia Gravis Nail Bed Disease Osteochondrosis Pannus Paralysis Perianal Fistula Seborrhea Vitiligo	Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Dental Problems
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The American Eskimo Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The German Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The German Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz lifespan comparison. How long do American Eskimo Dog, German Shepherd and German Spitz breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of American Eskimo Dog: 13 years	9-13 years The average lifespan of German Shepherd: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of German Spitz: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz?	Prefers cold weather The American Eskimo Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Spitz? American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz energy level comparison:	American Eskimo Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.	German Spitz dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Spitz? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	American Eskimo Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	German Shepherd dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	German Spitz dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Spitz?	American Eskimo Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.	German Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.	German Spitz dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Spitz?	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the American Eskimo Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The German Shepherd has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The German Spitz has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz coat comparison:	Fluffy	Fuzzy	Dense Straight
Colors What are the original American Eskimo Dog, German Shepherd and German Spitz color?	White Biscuit	Black Tan Red Silver	Black White Orange Tricolor
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Spitz? American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz grooming comparison:	Average: The American Eskimo Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The German Spitz requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Spitz? American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or {name3 shedding:	American Eskimo Dog dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	German Shepherd dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	German Spitz dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Spitz?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz?	Medium ⏺ The American Eskimo Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The German Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The American Eskimo Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The German Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	American Eskimo Dog dogs are generally with other pets.	German Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.	German Spitz dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Spitz? Which dog is more friendly?	American Eskimo Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Spitz?	American Eskimo Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	German Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Spitz?	American Eskimo Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.	German Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Spitz?	American Eskimo Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	German Shepherd dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	German Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz?	Yes American Eskimo Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes German Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No American Eskimo Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Spitz is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	American Eskimo Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	German Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.

American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: American Eskimo Dog or German Shepherd or German Spitz? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz?	Not really American Eskimo Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really German Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can American Eskimo Dog and German Shepherd and German Spitz have?	4-6 puppies	6-10 puppies	2-4 puppies
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American Eskimo Dog vs German Shepherd vs German Spitz Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1994 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United 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 United Kennel Club German Shepherd Dog Club Of America	Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service

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