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Name	Alaskan Malamute	Border Collie	Samoyed
Origins	United States	England Scotland Wales	Russia
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Group	Sled Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank	59	38	57
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Mally Mal	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Samoyed? Which is the smallest dog, Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Samoyed?	Large	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Border Collie? Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed weight comparison:	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)	Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 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: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)	Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg)	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Samoyed? Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed height comparison:	Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm)	Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 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: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm)	Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm)	Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)

Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Samoyed? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1500	$600-$800	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Samoyed?	Very frequent: The Alaskan Malamute is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.

Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed trainability comparison.	Alaskan Malamute dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Samoyed dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Samoyed?	Alaskan Malamute dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Samoyed? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Alaskan Malamute dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Samoyed? Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Dignified Friendly Affectionate Loyal Devoted	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	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. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed?	Average: Alaskan Malamute dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed social needs comparison:	Alaskan Malamute dogs are a social breed. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Samoyed dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Alaskan Malamute dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Alaskan Malamute dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Border Collie 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. See more.	Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed playfulness comparison:	The Alaskan Malamute is a playful breed. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed?	Low to Average: The Alaskan Malamute rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Samoyed 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 Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Samoyed?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Malamute breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie 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.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Alaskan Malamute dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Border Collie 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: Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Samoyed?	Alaskan Malamute 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.	Border Collie 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.

Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Samoyed?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Alaskan Malamute bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed 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:	Moderate ⏺ The Alaskan Malamute has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed mouthiness comparison:	Alaskan Malamute dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed health comparison. Which is the healthier: Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed?	The Alaskan Malamute is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Border Collie is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Chondrodysplasia Hemeralopia Inherited Polyneuropathy	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Alaskan Malamute should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed lifespan comparison. How long do Alaskan Malamute, Border Collie and Samoyed breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Alaskan Malamute: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed?	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Malamute can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Samoyed? Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed energy level comparison:	Alaskan Malamute dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Samoyed? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Alaskan Malamute dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises.	Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Samoyed?	Alaskan Malamute dogs don't need too much sleep.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Samoyed?	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 5 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.	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Alaskan Malamute has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed coat comparison:	Dense Rough Thick Weather-resistant	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Dense
Colors What are the original Alaskan Malamute, Border Collie and Samoyed color?	Black Gray Red White	Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal	Cream White Biscuit
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Samoyed? Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed grooming comparison:	Average: The Alaskan Malamute requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Samoyed? Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Alaskan Malamute dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Samoyed?	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed?	Low 🔽 The Alaskan Malamute has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie 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 Alaskan Malamute is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Alaskan Malamute dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets.	Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Samoyed? Which dog is more friendly?	Alaskan Malamute dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Samoyed?	Alaskan Malamute dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Samoyed?	Alaskan Malamute dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Samoyed?	Alaskan Malamute dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Border Collie 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: Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed?	Yes Alaskan Malamute dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Border Collie 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 Alaskan Malamute is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Collie 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?	Alaskan Malamutes are usually recommended for elderly people.	Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie 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. See more.	Yes This breed makes good 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: Alaskan Malamute or Border Collie or Samoyed? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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: Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed?	Not really Alaskan Malamute breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Samoyed 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	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.

Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie 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. 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 Alaskan Malamute and Border Collie and Samoyed have?	4-10 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Alaskan Malamute vs Border Collie vs Samoyed Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding 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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry 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 The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association	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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