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Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed Comparison - Dog breed selector: Chuksha or Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées or Bjelkier? Find the right dog for you

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Name Siberian Husky Great Pyrenees Samoyed
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Group Sled Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Sled Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Chuksha
Husky
Icee
Sibe
Chukcha
Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées
Chien Des Pyrénées
Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus
Montañés Del Pirineo
Patou
Great Pyrenees
Bjelkier
Nenetskaya Laika
Sammy
Samoiedskaya Sobaka
Smiley
Samoyedskaya
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Samoyed? Which is the smallest dog, Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Samoyed?
Medium Giant Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Great Pyrenees? Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed weight comparison:
Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg) Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Samoyed? Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed height comparison:
Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm) Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm) Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm) Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm) Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)

Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Samoyed? Which is more expensive?
$700-$1200 $500-$600 $1200-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Samoyed?
Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.

Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed 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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Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed trainability comparison.
Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train.
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Samoyed dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Samoyed?
Siberian Husky dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Samoyed? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Samoyed? Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed behavior/temperament comparison:
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Gentle
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Sociable
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed?
High: Siberian Husky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed social needs comparison:
Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed.
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Samoyed dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Siberian Husky 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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Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed playfulness comparison:
The Siberian Husky is a playful breed.
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Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
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Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed?
Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
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Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Samoyed?
It is not recommended to keep the Siberian Husky breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.
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.

Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Siberian Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Samoyed?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Great Pyrenees 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.
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.

Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Samoyed?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Siberian Husky bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed mouthiness comparison:
Siberian Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed health comparison. Which is the healthier: Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed?
The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
The Samoyed 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: Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Corneal Dystrophy
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Diabetes
Pulmonic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Siberian Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed lifespan comparison. How long do Siberian Husky, Great Pyrenees and Samoyed breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed?
Prefers cold weather
The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Samoyed? Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed energy level comparison:
Siberian Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Samoyed? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Siberian Husky dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.
Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Samoyed?
Siberian Husky dogs don't need too much sleep.
Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.
Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.

Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Samoyed?
Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals 2 to 3 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? Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed weight gain potential comparison:
Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed coat comparison:
Fluffy Dense
Double
Dense
Colors
What are the original Siberian Husky, Great Pyrenees and Samoyed color?
Black
Gray
Red
White
Sable
Agouti
White Cream
White
Biscuit
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Samoyed? Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed grooming comparison:
Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Samoyed? Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or {name3 shedding:
Siberian Husky dogs shed above average.
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Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average.
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Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Samoyed?
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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed 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, Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed?

Low 🔽

The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Siberian Husky is an average drooler.
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The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Siberian Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Great Pyrenees dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Samoyed? Which dog is more friendly?
Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Samoyed?
Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Samoyed?
Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Samoyed?
Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed?
No
Siberian Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Great Pyrenees dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Great Pyrenees is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.
Great Pyreneess are usually recommended for elderly people.
Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed 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: Siberian Husky or Great Pyrenees or Samoyed? 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: Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed?

Not really

Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Samoyed 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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Yes

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

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

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.

Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed 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 Siberian Husky and Great Pyrenees and Samoyed have?
4-8 puppies 6-9 puppies 4-6 puppies

Siberian Husky vs Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs 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
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
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

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