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Name	American Eskimo Dog	Keeshond	Samoyed
Origins	United States Germany	Germany Netherlands	Russia
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Group	Companion Dogs	Sled Dogs	Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank	118	87	57
Reviews	2	4	13
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Other Names	Eskimo Spitz, American Spitz, German Spitz, Eskie	Dutch Barge Dog, Smiling Dutchman, Chien Loup, German Spitz, Deutscher Wolfsspitz, Wolfsspitz, Kees	Samoyedskaya, Bjelkier, Samoiedskaya Sobaka, Nenetskaya Laika, Smiley, Sammy
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 1930 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge 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	No data available	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
Price Which is cheaper American Eskimo Dog or Keeshond or Samoyed? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$800-$1000	$1200-$1500

American Eskimo Dog vs Keeshond vs Samoyed General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger American Eskimo Dog or Keeshond or Samoyed?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier American Eskimo Dog or Keeshond or Keeshond?	Toy: 6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)Standard: 18-35 pounds (8-16 kg), Miniature: 10-17 pounds (5-8 kg)	35-45 pounds (15-20 kg)	Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)
Avg. 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)	40 pounds (17.5 kg)	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller American Eskimo Dog or Keeshond or Samoyed?	Toy: 9-12 inches (22-30 cm)Standard: 15-20 inches (49-50 cm), Miniature: 12-15 inches (30-40 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (44-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm)	Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)
Avg. 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: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)

American Eskimo Dog vs Keeshond vs Samoyed Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types	Fluffy	Fluffy Dense	Dense
Colors	White Biscuit	Silver Gray Cream Black	Biscuit White Cream
Grooming	Average: The American Eskimo Dog requires average grooming effort.	Advanced: The Keeshond requires a lot of grooming.	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	American Eskimo Dogs are heavy shedders.	Keeshonds are heavy shedders.	Samoyeds are heavy shedders.

American Eskimo Dog vs Keeshond vs Samoyed Characteristics Comparison

Temperament	Alert Friendly Intelligent Energetic Independent Protective	Agile Obedient Quick Intelligent Bright Playful Sturdy	Alert Friendly Playful Stubborn Lively Intelligent Sociable
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Very smart: Keeshond is an excellent dog breed.	Smart: Samoyed's has great intelligence.
Trainability	American Eskimo Dogs are easy to train.	Keeshonds are quite easy to train.	Samoyeds are easy to train.
Playfulness	The American Eskimo Dog is a highly playful breed.	Keeshonds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Keeshonds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Samoyeds are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	American Eskimo Dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Keeshonds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Samoyeds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	American Eskimo Dogs need a lot of social interaction.	Keeshonds are a social breed.	Samoyeds are a social breed.
Barking	Nagyon sokat: American Eskimo Dog kimondottan hangos fajta.	Nagyon sokat: Keeshond kimondottan hangos fajta.	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	American Eskimo Dogs are good watchdogs.	Keeshonds are good watchdogs.	Samoyeds are good watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial	American Eskimo Dogs are average defenders.	Keeshonds are average defenders.	Samoyeds are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The American Eskimo Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Keeshond has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	American Eskimo Dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Keeshonds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Samoyeds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	American Eskimo Dogs have average wanderlust potential.	Keeshonds tend to escape less than other breeds.	Wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home.
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.	Keeshonds 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.	Samoyeds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Kimondottan lakásbarát kutya American Eskimo Dog fajta.	Nem a legjobb választás Keeshond, ha lakásban szeretnéd tartani, ugyanakkor alapos lemozgatással, napi többszöri sétával tolerálják a benti körülményeket is, így megoldható Keeshond tartása lakásban.	Nem a legjobb választás Samoyed, ha lakásban szeretnéd tartani, ugyanakkor alapos lemozgatással, napi többszöri sétával tolerálják a benti körülményeket is, így megoldható Samoyed tartása lakásban.
Adaptability	American Eskimo Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Keeshonds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Samoyeds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: American Eskimo Dog or Keeshond or Samoyed?	American Eskimo Dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Keeshonds 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.	Samoyeds 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.
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.

American Eskimo Dog vs Keeshond vs Samoyed Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly	American Eskimo Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Keeshonds are very stranger friendly dogs.	Samoyeds are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	American Eskimo Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Keeshonds are kid-friendly dogs.	Samoyeds are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	American Eskimo Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Keeshonds are cat-friendly dogs.	Samoyeds are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	American Eskimo Dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Keeshonds are dog-friendly dogs.	Samoyeds are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No American Eskimo Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Keeshond is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Samoyed 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.	Keeshonds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	American Eskimo Dogs are generally with other pets.	Keeshonds are usually friendly towards other pets.	Samoyeds are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: American Eskimo Dog vs Keeshond vs Samoyed?	No American Eskimo Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Keeshonds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Samoyeds 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.	Yes 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 Keeshond breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Samoyed 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.

American Eskimo Dog vs Keeshond vs Samoyed Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues	The American Eskimo Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Keeshond is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Samoyed 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)	No data available	Bloat Diabetes Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Pulmonic Stenosis
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-14 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	Yes
Energy Level	American Eskimo Dogs are high energy dogs.	Keeshonds have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Samoyeds are high energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need	American Eskimo Dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Keeshonds exercise need is minimal.	Samoyeds need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	American Eskimo Dogs don't need too much sleep.	Keeshonds are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Samoyeds don't need too much sleep.
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 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity	Average to High.	Average to High.	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 Keeshond can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The American Eskimo Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Keeshond has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The American Eskimo Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Keeshond is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Samoyed is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

American Eskimo Dog vs Keeshond vs Samoyed Reproducibility Comparison

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	3-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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