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Name	Samoyed	Havanese	Basset Hound
Origins	Russia	Cuba	France
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Group	Sled Dogs	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya	Bichon Habanero Bichon Havanais Bichon Havanes Havanese Cuban Bichon Havaneser Havanezer Bichon Havanese	Hush Puppy Basset
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Samoyed or Havanese or Basset Hound? Which is the smallest dog, Samoyed or Havanese or Basset Hound?	Medium	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Samoyed or Havanese or Havanese? Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound weight comparison:	Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (23-29 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Samoyed or Havanese or Basset Hound? Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound height comparison:	Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)	8-11 inches (21-29 cm)	Male: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)	Male: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)

Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Samoyed or Havanese or Basset Hound? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1500	$900-$1200	$300-$500
Availability Which is easier to get, Samoyed or Havanese or Basset Hound?	Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Havanese is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Basset Hound is quite easy to get.

Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound intelligence:	Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low: The Basset Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound trainability comparison.	Samoyed dogs are easy to train. See more.	Havanese dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Basset Hound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Samoyed or Havanese or Basset Hound?	Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Havanese dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Basset Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Samoyed or Havanese or Basset Hound? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Havanese dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Basset Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Samoyed or Havanese or Basset Hound? Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable	Playful Intelligent Responsive Affectionate Lively Gentle Companionable Sturdy Amiable Charming	Friendly Affectionate Devoted Gentle Tempered Sweet Tenacious
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound?	High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Havanese dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Basset Hound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound social needs comparison:	Samoyed dogs are a social breed. See more.	Havanese dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Basset Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Havanese dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Basset Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Havanese dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Basset Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound playfulness comparison:	Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Havanese is a highly playful breed. See more.	Basset Hounds are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound?	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Havanese rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Basset Hound barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Samoyed or Havanese or Basset Hound?	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.	Very house-friendly dog the Havanese breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Basset Hound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Havanese dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Basset Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Havanese or Basset Hound?	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.	Havanese dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Samoyed or Havanese or Basset Hound?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Havanese bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Basset Hound bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Basset Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound mouthiness comparison:	Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Havanese dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Basset Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound?	The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Havanese is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Basset Hound 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: Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis	Cataracts Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Deafness Chondrodysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Mitral Valve Disease Portosystemic Liver Shunt	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Entropion Ear Infections Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Ectropion Obesity Glaucoma Panosteitis Thrombopathia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Havanese should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Basset Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound lifespan comparison. How long do Samoyed, Havanese and Basset Hound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Havanese: 15 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Basset Hound: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound?	Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Samoyed or Havanese or Basset Hound? Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound energy level comparison:	Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.	Havanese dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Basset Hound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Samoyed or Havanese or Basset Hound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Havanese dogs exercise need is very minimal.	Basset Hound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Samoyed or Havanese or Basset Hound?	Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.	Havanese dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Basset Hound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Samoyed or Havanese or Basset Hound?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Havanese's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Basset Hound breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound coat comparison:	Dense	Soft Wavy Woolly Flat Long	Dense
Colors What are the original Samoyed, Havanese and Basset Hound color?	Cream White Biscuit	Black White Fawn Reddish-Brown Havana Brown Tobacco	Black Gray Tan Red White Brown Tricolor
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Samoyed or Havanese or Basset Hound? Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Havanese requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Basset Hound doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Samoyed or Havanese or Basset Hound? Samoyed or Havanese or {name3 shedding:	Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Havanese dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Basset Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Samoyed or Havanese or Basset Hound?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound?	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Havanese has a low chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Basset Hound has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Havanese is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Basset Hound drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.	Havanese dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Basset Hound dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Samoyed or Havanese or Basset Hound? Which dog is more friendly?	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Havanese dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Basset Hound dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Samoyed or Havanese or Basset Hound?	Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Basset Hound dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Samoyed or Havanese or Basset Hound?	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Havanese dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Basset Hound dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Samoyed or Havanese or Basset Hound?	Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Havanese dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Basset Hound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound?	Yes Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Havanese dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Basset Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Havanese is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Basset Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Havaneses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Basset Hounds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound 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. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Samoyed or Havanese or Basset Hound? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound?	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Havanese breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Basset Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
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.

Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Samoyed and Havanese and Basset Hound have?	4-6 puppies	1-9 puppies, average 4	6-8 puppies
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Samoyed vs Havanese vs Basset Hound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Bichons and related breeds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	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 United Kennel Club Havanese Club of America	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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