Samoyed vs Alaskan Husky vs Akita – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Samoyed	Alaskan Husky	Akita
Origins	Russia	United States	Japan
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Group	Sled Dogs	Sled Dogs	Working Dogs
Popularity Rank	57	495	47
Reviews	8	0	1
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Other Names	Samoyedskaya, Bjelkier, Samoiedskaya Sobaka, Nenetskaya Laika, Smiley, Sammy	Husky (Alaskan)	Great Japanese Dog, Japanese Akita, American Akita
Breed Type	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section.
Breed Recognition	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	Dog Registry of America Inc.	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club
Price	$1200-$1500	$1000-$1500	$800-$1200

General Appearance - Samoyed vs Alaskan Husky vs Akita

Size	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)	Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 kg)	Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg)
Height	Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)	20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)	22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Samoyed vs Alaskan Husky vs Akita

Coat	Dense	Dense	Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight
Colors	Biscuit White Cream	Gray White Blonde Orange Black	Red Fawn White Black Brown
Grooming	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort.	Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Samoyeds are heavy shedders.	Alaskan Huskys shed moderately.	Akitas are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Samoyed vs Alaskan Husky vs Akita

Temperament	Alert Friendly Playful Stubborn Lively Intelligent Sociable	Agile Energetic Protective Alert Powerful Sensitive	Alert Dignified Friendly Responsive Courageous Docile Intelligent Vigilant Independent Faithful Willing Protective
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Samoyed's has great intelligence.	Average: Alaskan Husky's has average obedience intelligence.	Average: Akita's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Samoyeds are easy to train.	Alaskan Huskys aren't famous for their trainability.	Akitas are easy to train.
Playfulness	Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Alaskan Husky is a highly playful breed.	Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Samoyeds are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	Alaskan Huskys don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Akitas don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Samoyeds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Alaskan Huskys are highly affectionate dogs.	Akitas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Samoyeds are a social breed.	Alaskan Huskys need for social interaction is average.	Akitas need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.	Average to high: The Alaskan Husky is a vocal breed.	Low: The Akita barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Samoyeds are good watchdogs.	Alaskan Huskys are average watchdogs.	Akitas are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Samoyeds are extremely protective guard dogs.	Alaskan Huskys are average defenders.	Akitas are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Samoyeds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Alaskan Huskys have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Akitas have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home.	Alaskan Huskys have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Samoyeds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Alaskan Huskys have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Akitas have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Samoyeds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Alaskan Huskys are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Akitas are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Samoyeds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Alaskan Huskys adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Akitas adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Samoyeds 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Samoyed vs Alaskan Husky vs Akita

Stranger Friendly	Samoyeds are average friendly towards strangers.	Alaskan Huskys are very stranger friendly dogs.	Akitas are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Samoyeds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Huskys are average friendly dogs towards children.	Akitas are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Samoyeds are average friendly towards cats.	Alaskan Huskys are not cat-friendly dogs.	Akitas are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Samoyeds are dog-friendly dogs.	Alaskan Huskys are very dog-friendly dogs.	Akitas are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Alaskan Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Alaskan Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people.	Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Samoyeds are generally with other pets.	Alaskan Huskys do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Akitas are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Samoyeds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Alaskan Huskys are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Akitas 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.	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.	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.	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.	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 Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Alaskan Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Akita 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Samoyed vs Alaskan Husky vs Akita

Health Issues	The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Alaskan Huskys tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Bloat Diabetes Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Pulmonic Stenosis	Hyperthyroidism Laryngeal Paresis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Bloat Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Sebaceous Adenitis
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-15 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No	No
Energy Level	Samoyeds are high energy dogs.	Alaskan Huskys are high energy dogs.	Akitas have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Samoyeds need quite a lot of exercise.	Alaskan Huskys need a lot of exercises.	Akitas need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Samoyeds don't need too much sleep.	Alaskan Huskys are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Akitas are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Low to Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Akita has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Samoyed is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Alaskan Husky is an average drooler.	The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.

Reproducibility - Samoyed vs Alaskan Husky vs Akita

Gestation Length	60-64 days	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-6 puppies	4-10 puppies	3-12 puppies
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