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Compare Finnish Lapphund and American Eskimo Dog. Which is better: Finnish Lapphund or American Eskimo Dog or Eurasier?
| Name | Finnish Lapphund | American Eskimo Dog | Eurasier |
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| Origins | |||
| Group | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Companion Dogs | Working Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 173 | 118 | 551 |
| Reviews | 1 | 2 | 1 |
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| Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier breeds. |
Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira |
American Spitz Eskie Eskimo Spitz |
Eurasian Dog Eurasian Spitz Eurasian |
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| Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Cross Breed |
Finnish Lapphund vs American Eskimo Dog vs Eurasier Size and Weight Comparison
| Size Classification
Compare size differences between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which breed is the largest? | Medium | Medium | Large |
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| Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier? Compare adult weight ranges. | 37-42 pounds (17-19 kg) | Toy: 6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)Standard: 18-35 pounds (8-16 kg), Miniature: 10-17 pounds (5-8 kg) | Male: 50-70 pounds (23-32 kg), Female: 40-60 pounds (18-26 kg) |
| Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | 39.5 pounds (18 kg) | Toy: 8 pounds (4 kg)Standard: 26.5 pounds (12 kg), Miniature: 13.5 pounds (6.5 kg) | Male: 60 pounds (27.5 kg), Female: 50 pounds (22 kg) |
| Height
Which is taller, Finnish Lapphund or American Eskimo Dog or Eurasier? Finnish Lapphund vs American Eskimo Dog vs Eurasier height comparison: | Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm) | Toy: 9-12 inches (22-30 cm)Standard: 15-20 inches (49-50 cm), Miniature: 12-15 inches (30-40 cm) | Male: 20-24 inches (52-60 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (48-56 cm) |
| Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm) | Toy: 10.5 inches (26 cm)Standard: 17.5 inches (49.5 cm), Miniature: 13.5 inches (35 cm) | Male: 22 inches (56 cm), Female: 17 inches (52 cm) |
Finnish Lapphund vs American Eskimo Dog vs Eurasier Price and Availability Comparison
| Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Find price differences between these breeds. | $600-$800 | $600-$800 | $2000-$2500 |
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| Availability
Which is easier to get, Finnish Lapphund or American Eskimo Dog or Eurasier? | Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get. | Frequent: The American Eskimo Dog is easier than average to get. | Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows. |
Finnish Lapphund vs American Eskimo Dog vs Eurasier Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
| Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which breed ranks highest? | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. |
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| Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which is easiest to train? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are easy to train. | Eurasier dogs are quite easy to train. |
| Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which breed is most alert? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are good watchdogs. | Eurasier dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
| Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which breed is most protective? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are average defenders. | Eurasier dogs can't provide protection for their territory. |
Finnish Lapphund vs American Eskimo Dog vs Eurasier Personality and Temperament Comparison
| Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier? Compare temperaments. |
Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful |
Independent Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Friendly |
Alert Intelligent Outright Tempered Watchful Calm Reserved |
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| Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
| Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Finnish Lapphund vs American Eskimo Dog vs Eurasier? | High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: American Eskimo Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Average: Eurasier dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
| Social Needs
Finnish Lapphund vs American Eskimo Dog vs Eurasier social needs comparison: | Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. | American Eskimo Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Eurasier dogs need for social interaction is average. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. | American Eskimo Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Eurasier dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
| Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | 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. | Eurasier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. |
Finnish Lapphund vs American Eskimo Dog vs Eurasier Activity and Playfulness Comparison
| Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which breed is most vocal? | A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. | A lot: American Eskimo Dog is a particularly loud breed. | Average: The Eurasier barks occasionally. |
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| Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which breed is most playful? | The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. | The American Eskimo Dog is a highly playful breed. | Average: Eurasiers, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
| Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which adapts best to small spaces? | It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home. | Very house-friendly dog the American Eskimo Dog breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Eurasier breed. |
Finnish Lapphund vs American Eskimo Dog vs Eurasier Adaptability and Independence Comparison
| Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which breed is most flexible? | Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Average: American Eskimo Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Eurasier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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| Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Finnish Lapphund or American Eskimo Dog or Eurasier? | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. | 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. |
Finnish Lapphund vs American Eskimo Dog vs Eurasier Bite Characteristics Comparison
| Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The American Eskimo Dog has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Eurasier has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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| Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which uses mouth most during play? | Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | American Eskimo Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Eurasier dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
| Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Eskimo Dog bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Eurasier bite force: Ordinary. |
Finnish Lapphund vs American Eskimo Dog vs Eurasier Health and Lifespan Comparison
| Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which breed lives longest? |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of American Eskimo Dog: 13 years |
11-13 years The average lifespan of Eurasier: 12 years |
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| Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers cold weather The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers cold weather The American Eskimo Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Eurasier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
| Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which has fewer health issues? | Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | The American Eskimo Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Eurasiers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. |
| Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Frequent The Finnish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Average The American Eskimo Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Frequent The Eurasier should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
| Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Finnish Lapphund vs American Eskimo Dog vs Eurasier? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Finnish Lapphund vs American Eskimo Dog vs Eurasier health problems comparison: | No data available |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Diabetes | No data available |
Finnish Lapphund vs American Eskimo Dog vs Eurasier Energy and Activity Comparison
| Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which breed is most active? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are high-energy dogs. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are high-energy dogs. | Eurasier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. |
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| Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Finnish Lapphund vs American Eskimo Dog vs Eurasier exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Finnish Lapphund or American Eskimo Dog or Eurasier? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Finnish Lapphund dogs need a lot of exercises. | American Eskimo Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Eurasier dogs have an average exercise need. |
| Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Finnish Lapphund or American Eskimo Dog or Eurasier? | Finnish Lapphund dogs don't need too much sleep. | American Eskimo Dog dogs don't need too much sleep. | Eurasier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. |
Finnish Lapphund vs American Eskimo Dog vs Eurasier Diet and Weight Management Comparison
| Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the American Eskimo Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Eurasier's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
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| Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which needs most food? | 2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
Finnish Lapphund vs American Eskimo Dog vs Eurasier Allergies and Grooming Comparison
| Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | No See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
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| Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. What colors are available? |
Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde | White Biscuit |
Black Tan Red Fawn Sable Wolf |
| Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which requires most maintenance? | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Average: The American Eskimo Dog requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Eurasier requires average grooming effort. |
| Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which drools least? | The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The American Eskimo Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Eurasier is an average drooler. |
| Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The American Eskimo Dog has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Eurasier has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Fluffy | Fluffy |
Thick Double |
| Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which requires most frequent baths? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
| Shedding Level
Who sheds more Finnish Lapphund or American Eskimo Dog or Eurasier? Finnish Lapphund or American Eskimo Dog or {name3 shedding: | Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are heavy shedders. | Eurasier dogs shed moderately. |
Finnish Lapphund vs American Eskimo Dog vs Eurasier Good With Comparison
| Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which is best with kids? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Eurasier dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
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| Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are generally with other pets. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are generally with other pets. | Eurasier dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. |
| Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Finnish Lapphund or American Eskimo Dog or Eurasier? Which dog is more friendly? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Eurasier dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. |
| Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Finnish Lapphund or American Eskimo Dog or Eurasier? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Eurasier dogs are cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Finnish Lapphund or American Eskimo Dog or Eurasier? | Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Eurasier dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. |
| Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Finnish Lapphund vs American Eskimo Dog vs Eurasier? |
Yes Finnish Lapphund dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes American Eskimo Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Eurasier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
| Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Finnish Lapphund is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No American Eskimo Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Eurasier is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Finnish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | American Eskimo Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people. | Eurasiers are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Finnish Lapphund vs American Eskimo Dog vs Eurasier As a Working Dog Comparison
| Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which is best suited for service work? | 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. |
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| Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which has best nose work ability? | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. |
| Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which is best for SAR work? | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
| Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Finnish Lapphund breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really American Eskimo Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Eurasier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which is best for draft work? | 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. |
| Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which has most military use? | 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. |
Finnish Lapphund vs American Eskimo Dog vs Eurasier Reproducibility Comparison
| Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which has most puppies? | 2-9 puppies | 4-6 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
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| Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
| Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. What's recommended? | 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. |
Finnish Lapphund vs American Eskimo Dog vs Eurasier Recognition Comparison
| AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1994 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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| FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section. |
| Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Finnish Lapphund, American Eskimo Dog, and Eurasier. Which has most recognition? | No data available |
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 |
Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Foundation Stock Service |
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