Volpino Italiano vs American Eskimo Dog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Volpino Italiano	American Eskimo Dog
Origins	Italy	United States Germany
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	213	118
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Other Names	Cane de Quirinale, Florentine Spitz, Italian Spitz, Volpino	Eskimo Spitz, American Spitz, German Spitz, Eskie
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1994 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	No set	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
Price	$600-$800	$600-$800

General Appearance - Volpino Italiano vs American Eskimo Dog

Size	Small	Medium
Weight	9-14 pounds (4–6 kg)	Toy: 6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)Standard: 18-35 pounds (8-16 kg), Miniature: 10-17 pounds (5-8 kg)
Avg. Weight	11.5 pounds (4–6 kg)	Toy: 8 pounds (4 kg)Standard: 26.5 pounds (12 kg), Miniature: 13.5 pounds (6.5 kg)
Height	9.5-12 inches (24–30 cm)	Toy: 9-12 inches (22-30 cm)Standard: 15-20 inches (49-50 cm), Miniature: 12-15 inches (30-40 cm)
Avg. Height	9.8.5 inches (24–30 cm)	Toy: 10.5 inches (26 cm)Standard: 17.5 inches (49.5 cm), Miniature: 13.5 inches (35 cm)

Hair & Care - Volpino Italiano vs American Eskimo Dog

Coat	Fluffy	Fluffy
Colors	Fawn Red Champagne Honey White Black	White Biscuit
Grooming	Average: The Volpino Italiano requires average grooming effort.	Average: The American Eskimo Dog requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Volpino Italianos shed moderately.	American Eskimo Dogs are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Volpino Italiano vs American Eskimo Dog

Temperament	Active Playful Affectionate Lively Watchful	Alert Friendly Intelligent Energetic Independent Protective
Intelligent Rank	Average: Volpino Italiano's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Volpino Italianos are quite easy to train.	American Eskimo Dogs are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Volpino Italiano is a playful breed.	The American Eskimo Dog is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Volpino Italianos are highly affectionate dogs.	American Eskimo Dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Volpino Italianos are a social breed.	American Eskimo Dogs need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average to high: The Volpino Italiano is a vocal breed.	High: The American Eskimo Dog is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Volpino Italianos are good watchdogs.	American Eskimo Dogs are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Volpino Italianos are average defenders.	American Eskimo Dogs are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Volpino Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The American Eskimo Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Volpino Italianos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	American Eskimo Dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Volpino Italianos have average wanderlust potential.	American Eskimo Dogs have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Volpino Italianos 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 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.
Apartment Friendly	Volpino Italianos are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	American Eskimo Dogs are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Volpino Italianos adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	American Eskimo Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Volpino Italianos 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 Dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.

Good With - Volpino Italiano vs American Eskimo Dog

Stranger Friendly	Volpino Italianos are average friendly towards strangers.	American Eskimo Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Volpino Italianos are kid-friendly dogs.	American Eskimo Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Volpino Italianos are average friendly towards cats.	American Eskimo Dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Volpino Italianos are average friendly towards other dogs.	American Eskimo Dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Volpino Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No American Eskimo Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Volpino Italianos are usually recommended for elderly people.	American Eskimo Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Volpino Italianos are generally with other pets.	American Eskimo Dogs are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Volpino Italianos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No American Eskimo Dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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.
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.
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.	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 Volpino Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really American Eskimo Dog 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.

Health Factors - Volpino Italiano vs American Eskimo Dog

Health Issues	Volpino Italianos tend to have more and 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.
Health Problems	No set	Cataracts Diabetes Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	14-16 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Volpino Italianos have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	American Eskimo Dogs are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Volpino Italianos have an average exercise need.	American Eskimo Dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Volpino Italianos sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	American Eskimo Dogs don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/4 to 1/2 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers cold weather The American Eskimo Dog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Volpino Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The American Eskimo Dog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Volpino Italiano is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The American Eskimo Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Volpino Italiano vs American Eskimo Dog

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	4-6 puppies	4-6 puppies
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