Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed Comparison – Which dog is better Argentine Mastiff or Bjelkier?

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Name	Argentine Dogo	Samoyed
Origins	Argentina	Russia
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Group	Guard Dogs	Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank	390	57
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Argentine Dogo and Samoyed. What other names are these breeds known by?	Argentine Mastiff Argentine Dog	Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between an Argentine Dogo and a Samoyed. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large	Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between an Argentine Dogo and a Samoyed. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 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: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Argentine Dogo or Samoyed? Is an Argentine Dogo taller than a Samoyed?	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 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: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)	Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)

Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between an Argentine Dogo and a Samoyed. Which breed costs more?	$2800-$5000	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Argentine Dogo or Samoyed?	Average: The Argentine Dogo is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.

Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Smart: The Argentine Dogo dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare training requirements.	Argentine Dogo dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Samoyed dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare alertness levels.	Argentine Dogo dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare territorial behaviors.	Argentine Dogo dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of an Argentine Dogo and a Samoyed. How do their temperaments differ?	Loving Protective Loyal Sociable Tolerant	Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed?	Argentine Dogo dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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: Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed?	Average: Argentine Dogo dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. 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 Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed social needs comparison:	Argentine Dogo dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Samoyed dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed?	The wanderlust potential of the Argentine Dogo is strong enough to escape from home. 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? What's the difference between Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed? Which can be better for hunting?	Argentine Dogo dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. 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

Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low to Average: The Argentine Dogo rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Argentine Dogos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare living space needs.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Argentine Dogo breed.	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.
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Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare adaptability levels.	Average: Argentine Dogo dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Argentine Dogo or Samoyed?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	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.

Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Argentine Dogo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Argentine Dogo dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare bite force PSI.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Argentine Dogo bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare average lifespans.	10-12 years The average lifespan of Argentine Dogo: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between an Argentine Dogo and a Samoyed. Which breed is healthier?	Argentine Dogos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed?	Frequent The Argentine Dogo should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism Deafness	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis

Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare activity levels.	Argentine Dogo dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Argentine Dogo or Samoyed? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Argentine Dogo dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Argentine Dogo or Samoyed?	Argentine Dogo dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare obesity risks.	Low to Average: The Argentine Dogo has a low to the 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
Food Consumption Which eats more: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare daily food needs.	6 to 8 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Argentine Dogo and Samoyed? Compare breed colors.	White	Cream White Biscuit
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Argentine Dogo doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare drooling amounts.	The Argentine Dogo is an average drooler. See more.	The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Argentine Dogo has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between an Argentine Dogo and a Samoyed? Compare fur types.	Fine	Dense
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare bathing frequencies.	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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Argentine Dogo or Samoyed? Do Argentine Dogo dogs shed more than Samoyed dogs?	Argentine Dogo dogs shed moderately. See more.	Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare kid-friendliness.	Argentine Dogo dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Argentine Dogo dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Argentine Dogo or Samoyed? Which dog is more friendly?	Argentine Dogo dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Argentine Dogo or Samoyed?	Argentine Dogo dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Argentine Dogo or Samoyed? Can an Argentine Dogo and a Samoyed be friends? Do Argentine Dogo dogs get along with Samoyed dogs?	Argentine Dogo dogs are not dog-friendly.	Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed?	Yes Argentine Dogo 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 Argentine Dogo 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?	Argentine Dogos are commonly okay with elderly people.	Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare therapy capabilities.	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.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Argentine Dogo 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.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: an Argentine Dogo or a Samoyed? Compare draft work capabilities.	Yes 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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Argentine Dogo and Samoyed. Which has stronger military background?	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Argentine Dogo and Samoyed. Which has larger litters?	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Argentine Dogo and Samoyed breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Argentine Dogo and Samoyed. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Argentine Dogo and Samoyed. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Argentine Dogo and Samoyed. Which groups are they in?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Argentine Dogo and Samoyed. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. National Kennel Club Backwoods Bulldog Club Federacion Cinologica Argentina	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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