American Eskimos make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Harlequin Pinschers aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

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Germany
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Miniature Pinscher and Rat Terrier

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Brown
Amber

Blue
Hazel
Brown

Black
Brown

Blue
Black
Brown

Fawn
White

Pied
Brindle
Black
Brown
Blue
Fawn

American Eskimos have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Harlequin Pinschers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Retinal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Addison's Disease

Patellar Luxation
Hypoglycemia

Patellar Luxation

Glaucoma
Skin Allergies
Food Allergies

Eye
Blood
Knee
Hip X-Rays

Skin Biopsy or Intradermal Tests for specific allergies
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Blood Glucose Level Testing
DNA

American Eskimos thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Harlequin Pinschers are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

American Eskimos require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Harlequin Pinschers need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

American Eskimo dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

Harlequin Pinscher dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Sniffing, Walk, Play, Fetch, Tug-of-war, Run, Walking fast, Jumping, Shake, Eating Snacks, Nap, Walking, Playing, Barking, Trekking

Fetch, Walk

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For American Eskimo, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Harlequin Pinscher, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The American Eskimo requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Harlequin Pinscher is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

Ideally, American Eskimo should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

In general Harlequin Pinscher should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 20-40 pound (9 - 18 kg) American Eskimo feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 9-13 pound (4 - 6 kg) Harlequin Pinscher feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an American Eskimo is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Harlequin Pinscher is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of an American Eskimo is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Harlequin Pinscher is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

American Eskimo has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

Harlequin Pinscher is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

American Eskimos are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Harlequin Pinschers are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.