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Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog Comparison - Dog breed selector: Japanese Shiba Inu or Finnish Hunting Dog or American Spitz? Find the right dog for you

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Name Shiba Inu Finnish Spitz American Eskimo Dog
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Japanese Shiba Inu
Japanese Small-Size Dog
Shiba
Shiba Ken
Brushwood Dog
Finnish Hunting Dog
Finnish Spets
Finsk Spets
Loulou Finois
Suomalainen Pystykorva
Suomenpystykorva
Barking Bird Dog
American Spitz
Eskie
Eskimo Spitz
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz or American Eskimo Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz or American Eskimo Dog?
Medium Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Spitz? Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog weight comparison:
Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg) 31-35 pounds (14-16 kg) Toy: 6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)Standard: 18-35 pounds (8-16 kg), Miniature: 10-17 pounds (5-8 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) 33 pounds (15 kg) Toy: 8 pounds (4 kg)Standard: 26.5 pounds (12 kg), Miniature: 13.5 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz or American Eskimo Dog? Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog height comparison:
Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm) 15-20 inches (38-51 cm) Toy: 9-12 inches (22-30 cm)Standard: 15-20 inches (49-50 cm), Miniature: 12-15 inches (30-40 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) 17.5 inches (44.5 cm) Toy: 10.5 inches (26 cm)Standard: 17.5 inches (49.5 cm), Miniature: 13.5 inches (35 cm)

Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz or American Eskimo Dog? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1000 $500-$700 $600-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz or American Eskimo Dog?
Very frequent: The Shiba Inu is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.
Frequent: The American Eskimo Dog is easier than average to get.

Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Trainability
Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog trainability comparison.
A slightly harder to train than average.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train.
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American Eskimo Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz or American Eskimo Dog?
Shiba Inu dogs are good watchdogs.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs.
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American Eskimo Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz or American Eskimo Dog? 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.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders.
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American Eskimo Dog dogs are average defenders.
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Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz or American Eskimo Dog? Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog behavior/temperament comparison:
Alert
Confident
Going
Fearless
Keen
Faithful
Charming
Playful
Independent
Happy
Intelligent
Loyal
Vocal
Independent
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
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.
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Finnish Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog?
Average to High: Shiba Inu dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: American Eskimo Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog social needs comparison:
Shiba Inu dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed.
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American Eskimo Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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.
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The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home.
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American Eskimo Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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.
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Finnish Spitz 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.
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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.
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Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog playfulness comparison:
Average: Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed.
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The American Eskimo Dog is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog?
Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks.
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A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed.
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A lot: American Eskimo Dog is a particularly loud breed.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz or American Eskimo Dog?
Very house-friendly dog the Shiba Inu breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.
Very house-friendly dog the American Eskimo Dog breed.

Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog 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: Finnish Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Average: American Eskimo Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz or American Eskimo Dog?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Finnish Spitz 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.
American Eskimo Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz or American Eskimo Dog?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Shiba Inu bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Finnish Spitz bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

American Eskimo Dog bite force: Ordinary.
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 Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The American Eskimo Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog mouthiness comparison:
Shiba Inu dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Finnish Spitz dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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American Eskimo Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog?
The Shiba Inu 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 American Eskimo Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Glaucoma
Spinning
Chylothorax
Eye Problems
Joint Problems
Epilepsy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Diabetes
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.
Rare
The Finnish Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The American Eskimo Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Shiba Inu, Finnish Spitz and American Eskimo Dog 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 Finnish Spitz: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of American Eskimo Dog: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog?
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.
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Prefers cold weather
The Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The American Eskimo Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz or American Eskimo Dog? Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog energy level comparison:
Shiba Inu dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Finnish Spitz dogs are high-energy dogs.
American Eskimo Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz or American Eskimo Dog? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Shiba Inu dogs have an average exercise need.
Finnish Spitz dogs need a lot of exercises.
American Eskimo Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz or American Eskimo Dog?
Shiba Inu dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Finnish Spitz dogs don't need too much sleep.
American Eskimo Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.

Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

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

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog coat comparison:
Dense Dense
Thick
Double
Fluffy
Colors
What are the original Shiba Inu, Finnish Spitz and American Eskimo Dog color?
Black
Tan
Red
Cream
Sesame
Red
Gold
White
Biscuit
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz or American Eskimo Dog? Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog grooming comparison:
Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The American Eskimo Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz or American Eskimo Dog? Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz or {name3 shedding:
Shiba Inu dogs shed above average.
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Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately.
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American Eskimo Dog dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz or American Eskimo Dog?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Hypoallergenic
Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog?

Medium

The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The American Eskimo Dog has an average 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.
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The Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The American Eskimo Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog 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.
Finnish Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
American Eskimo Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz or American Eskimo Dog? Which dog is more friendly?
Shiba Inu dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
American Eskimo Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz or American Eskimo Dog?
Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Finnish Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
American Eskimo Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz or American Eskimo Dog?
Shiba Inu dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
American Eskimo Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Shiba Inu or Finnish Spitz or American Eskimo Dog?
Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
American Eskimo Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog?
No
Shiba Inu dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Finnish Spitz 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.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
Finnish Spitz is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
American Eskimo Dog 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.
Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.
American Eskimo Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog 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.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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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 Finnish Spitz or American Eskimo Dog? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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.

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 Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog?

Not really

Shiba Inu breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Finnish Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

American Eskimo Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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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.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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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 Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog 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.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Litter Size
How many puppies can Shiba Inu and Finnish Spitz and American Eskimo Dog have?
2-4 puppies 3-6 puppies 4-6 puppies

Shiba Inu vs Finnish Spitz vs American Eskimo Dog 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 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1994 as a Non-Sporting breed.
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. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section. Not recognized by FCI.
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 Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
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

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