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Compare Shiba Inu and American Eskimo Dog. Which is better: Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed?
Name | Shiba Inu | American Eskimo Dog | Samoyed |
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Origins | Japan | United States Germany | Russia |
Group | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs | Sled Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 45 | 118 | 57 |
Reviews | 8 | 2 | 15 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? |
Japanese Shiba Inu Japanese Small-Size Dog Shiba Shiba Ken Brushwood Dog |
American Spitz Eskie Eskimo Spitz |
Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed? Which is the smallest dog, Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed? | Medium | Medium | Medium |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or American Eskimo Dog? Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed weight comparison: | Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg) | Toy: 6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)Standard: 18-35 pounds (8-16 kg), Miniature: 10-17 pounds (5-8 kg) | Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg) | Toy: 8 pounds (4 kg)Standard: 26.5 pounds (12 kg), Miniature: 13.5 pounds (6.5 kg) | Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed? Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed height comparison: | Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm) | Toy: 9-12 inches (22-30 cm)Standard: 15-20 inches (49-50 cm), Miniature: 12-15 inches (30-40 cm) | Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) | Toy: 10.5 inches (26 cm)Standard: 17.5 inches (49.5 cm), Miniature: 13.5 inches (35 cm) | Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm) |
Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed? Which is more expensive? | $800-$1000 | $600-$800 | $1200-$1500 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed? | Very frequent: The Shiba Inu is quite easy to get. | Frequent: The American Eskimo Dog is easier than average to get. | Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get. |
Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed intelligence: | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. |
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Trainability
Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed trainability comparison. | A slightly harder to train than average. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are easy to train. | Samoyed dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed? | Shiba Inu dogs are good watchdogs. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are good watchdogs. | Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed?
Which dog is most likely to protect its owner?
Which is the best dog to use for protection? | Shiba Inu dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are average defenders. | Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed? Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed behavior/temperament comparison: |
Alert Confident Going Fearless Keen Faithful Charming |
Independent Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Friendly |
Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Shiba Inu dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed? | Average to High: Shiba Inu dogs are highly affectionate dogs. | High: American Eskimo Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed social needs comparison: | Shiba Inu dogs need for social interaction is average. | American Eskimo Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Samoyed dogs are a social breed. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | The wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home. | American Eskimo Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. | The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Shiba Inu 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. | 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. | Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed playfulness comparison: | Average: Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The American Eskimo Dog is a highly playful breed. | Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed? | Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks. | A lot: American Eskimo Dog is a particularly loud breed. | Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed? | Very house-friendly dog the Shiba Inu breed. | 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 Samoyed indoors. |
Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog? | Shiba Inu dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Average: American Eskimo Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed? | 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. | Samoyed dogs 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. |
Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Shiba Inu bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Eskimo Dog bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary. |
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Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison: | Low 🔽 The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The American Eskimo Dog has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed mouthiness comparison: | Shiba Inu 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. | Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed health comparison. Which is the healthier: Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed? | The Shiba Inu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The American Eskimo Dog 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. |
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Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Glaucoma Spinning Chylothorax |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Diabetes | Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis |
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Shiba Inu should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The American Eskimo Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Life Expectancy
Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed lifespan comparison. How long do Shiba Inu, American Eskimo Dog and Samoyed breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Shiba Inu: 13 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of American Eskimo Dog: 13 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed? | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Shiba Inu can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even 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 cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. |
Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed?
Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed energy level comparison: | Shiba Inu dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are high-energy dogs. | Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Shiba Inu dogs have an average exercise need. | American Eskimo Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed? | Shiba Inu dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | American Eskimo Dog dogs don't need too much sleep. | Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed? | Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1.5 cups 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. | 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed weight gain potential comparison: | Low to Average: The Shiba Inu has a low to the average risk for obesity. | 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 Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed coat comparison: | Dense | Fluffy | Dense |
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Colors
What are the original Shiba Inu, American Eskimo Dog and Samoyed color? |
Black Tan Red Cream Sesame | White Biscuit | Cream White Biscuit |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed? Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed grooming comparison: | Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming. | Average: The American Eskimo Dog requires average grooming effort. | Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed? Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or {name3 shedding: | Shiba Inu dogs shed above average. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are heavy shedders. | Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. |
Hypoallergenic
Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | No See more. | No See more. | Yes See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed? | Medium ⏺ The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The American Eskimo Dog has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell. |
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? | The Shiba Inu 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 Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. |
Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Shiba Inu dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are generally with other pets. | Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed? Which dog is more friendly? | Shiba Inu dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed? | Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly dogs towards children. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed? | Shiba Inu dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed? | Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed? |
No Shiba Inu dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes American Eskimo Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No American Eskimo Dog 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? | Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people. | American Eskimo Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people. | Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed 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. | 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 Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Shiba Inu or American Eskimo Dog or Samoyed? Which is better for autism? | 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. |
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. | 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 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. | 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. |
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed? | Not really Shiba Inu 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 Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
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. | 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. |
Fighting Dog / Military 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. |
Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | 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
How many puppies can Shiba Inu and American Eskimo Dog and Samoyed have? | 2-4 puppies | 4-6 puppies | 4-6 puppies |
Shiba Inu vs American Eskimo Dog vs Samoyed Recognition Comparison
AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1994 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed. |
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FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI? | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs 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. 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 |
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 |
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