Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Argentine Dogo	Samoyed
Origins	Argentina	Russia
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Group	Guard Dogs	Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank	390	57
Reviews	1	9
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Other Names	Argentine Dog, Argentine Mastiff	Samoyedskaya, Bjelkier, Samoiedskaya Sobaka, Nenetskaya Laika, Smiley, Sammy
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Federacion Cinologica Argentina Backwoods Bulldog 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
Price	$2800-$5000	$1200-$1500

General Appearance - Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed

Size	Large	Medium
Weight	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)
Avg. 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	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)
Avg. 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)

Hair & Care - Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed

Coat	Fine	Dense
Colors	White	Biscuit White Cream
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Argentine Dogo doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Argentine Dogos shed moderately.	Samoyeds are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed

Temperament	Sociable Loyal Protective Tolerant Loving	Alert Friendly Playful Stubborn Lively Intelligent Sociable
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Argentine Dogo's has great intelligence.	Smart: Samoyed's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Argentine Dogos are quite easy to train.	Samoyeds are easy to train.
Playfulness	Argentine Dogos, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Argentine Dogos have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Samoyeds are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Argentine Dogos are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Samoyeds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Argentine Dogos need for social interaction is average.	Samoyeds are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The Argentine Dogo rarely barks.	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Argentine Dogos are one of the best watchdogs.	Samoyeds are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Argentine Dogos are extremely protective guard dogs.	Samoyeds are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Argentine Dogo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Argentine Dogos have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Samoyeds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Argentine Dogo is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Argentine Dogos have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Samoyeds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Argentine Dogos are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Samoyeds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Argentine Dogos adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Samoyeds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Samoyeds 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.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed

Stranger Friendly	Argentine Dogos are not stranger friendly dogs.	Samoyeds are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Argentine Dogos are average friendly dogs towards children.	Samoyeds are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Argentine Dogos are not cat-friendly dogs.	Samoyeds are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Argentine Dogos are not dog-friendly.	Samoyeds are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	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	Argentine Dogos are commonly okay with elderly people.	Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Argentine Dogos do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Samoyeds are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Argentine Dogos are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Samoyeds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Argentine Dogo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed

Health Issues	Argentine Dogos tend to have more and 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.
Health Problems	Allergies Cancer Deafness Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism	Bloat Diabetes Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Pulmonic Stenosis
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes
Energy Level	Argentine Dogos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Samoyeds are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Argentine Dogos need quite a lot of exercise.	Samoyeds need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Argentine Dogos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Samoyeds don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	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.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Medium The Argentine Dogo has an average chance of bad smell.	Low The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Argentine Dogo is an average drooler.	The Samoyed is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Argentine Dogo vs Samoyed

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-8 puppies	4-6 puppies
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