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West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed Comparison - Dog breed selector: Roseneath Terrier or Golden Flat Coat or Bjelkier? Find the right dog for you

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Name West Highland White Terrier Golden Retriever Samoyed
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Roseneath Terrier
Westie
Westy
White Roseneath Terrier
Poltalloch Terrier
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Bjelkier
Nenetskaya Laika
Sammy
Samoiedskaya Sobaka
Smiley
Samoyedskaya
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Samoyed? Which is the smallest dog, West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Samoyed?
Small Large Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed weight comparison:
Male: 15-22 pounds (7-10 kg), Female: 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 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: 18.5 pounds (8.5 kg), Female: 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height
Which is taller, West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Samoyed? West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed height comparison:
Male: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 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: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)

West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Samoyed? Which is more expensive?
$900-$1200 $1000-$2000 $1200-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Samoyed?
Very frequent: The West Highland White Terrier is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.

West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever 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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Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed trainability comparison.
West Highland White Terrier dogs are easy to train.
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Golden Retriever 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: West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Samoyed?
West Highland White Terrier dogs are average watchdogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Samoyed? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
West Highland White Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Samoyed? West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed behavior/temperament comparison:
Independent
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
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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Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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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: West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed?
Average to High: West Highland White Terrier dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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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
West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed social needs comparison:
West Highland White Terrier dogs are a social breed.
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Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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?
West Highland White Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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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?
West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Golden Retriever 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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Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed playfulness comparison:
The West Highland White Terrier is a highly playful breed.
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The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed?
A lot: West Highland White Terrier is a particularly loud breed.
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Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Samoyed?
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 West Highland White Terrier indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever 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.

West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
West Highland White Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Samoyed?
West Highland White Terrier 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.
Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.

West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Samoyed?

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

West Highland White Terrier bite force: Weak.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

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 West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed mouthiness comparison:
West Highland White Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed health comparison. Which is the healthier: West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed?
Very healthy dog breed.
Golden Retrievers 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: West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Craniomandibular Osteopathy
Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy
White Dog Shaker Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Atopic Dermatitis
Hyperplastic Dermatosis
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Diabetes
Pulmonic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The West Highland White Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Golden Retriever 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
West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed lifespan comparison. How long do West Highland White Terrier, Golden Retriever and Samoyed breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-16 years
The average lifespan of West Highland White Terrier: 14 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The West Highland White Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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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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West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Samoyed? West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed energy level comparison:
West Highland White Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Samoyed? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
West Highland White Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Samoyed?
West Highland White Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.

West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Samoyed?
1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4 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? West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the West Highland White Terrier's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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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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West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed coat comparison:
Dense Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Dense
Colors
What are the original West Highland White Terrier, Golden Retriever and Samoyed color?
White Golden
Light
Cream
White
Biscuit
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Samoyed? West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed grooming comparison:
Advanced: The West Highland White Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Golden Retriever 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 West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Samoyed? West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:
West Highland White Terrier dogs shed none to minimal.
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Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Samoyed?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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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
West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever 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, West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed?

Low 🔽

The West Highland White Terrier has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Golden Retriever 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 West Highland White Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
West Highland White Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Samoyed? Which dog is more friendly?
West Highland White Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Samoyed?
West Highland White Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Samoyed?
West Highland White Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Samoyed?
West Highland White Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed?
Yes
West Highland White Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Golden Retriever 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
West Highland White Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
West Highland White Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever 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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Yes

This breed makes good 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: West Highland White Terrier or Golden Retriever or Samoyed? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.

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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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: West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed?

Not really

West Highland White Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Golden Retriever breed usually likes 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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Not really

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

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.

West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever 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 West Highland White Terrier and Golden Retriever and Samoyed have?
2-5 puppies 5-10 puppies 4-6 puppies

West Highland White Terrier vs Golden Retriever vs Samoyed Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting 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 Terriers group, in the Small sized Terriers section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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
Club Espanol De Terriers
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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