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Name	Beagle	Samoyed	Golden Retriever
Origins	England	Russia	Scotland
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Sled Dogs	Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever breeds.	English Beagle	Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Beagle vs Samoyed vs Golden Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is the largest?	Small	Medium	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)	Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Beagle or Samoyed or Golden Retriever? Beagle vs Samoyed vs Golden Retriever height comparison:	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)	Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)	Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Beagle vs Samoyed vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Find price differences between these breeds.	$500-$800	$1200-$1500	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Beagle or Samoyed or Golden Retriever?	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.

Beagle vs Samoyed vs Golden Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which breed ranks highest?	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which is easiest to train?	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Samoyed dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most alert?	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most protective?	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Beagle vs Samoyed vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever? Compare temperaments.	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet	Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Beagle vs Samoyed vs Golden Retriever?	High: Beagle 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.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Beagle vs Samoyed vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Samoyed dogs are a social breed. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Beagle 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.	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. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Beagle vs Samoyed vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most vocal?	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most playful?	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which adapts best to small spaces?	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle 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.	It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
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Beagle vs Samoyed vs Golden Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most flexible?	Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Beagle or Samoyed or Golden Retriever?	Beagle 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.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Beagle vs Samoyed vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which uses mouth most during play?	Beagle dogs have an 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.	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Beagle bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Beagle vs Samoyed vs Golden Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which breed lives longest?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which handles climate changes best?	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.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which has fewer health issues?	The Beagle 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.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Beagle 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.	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Beagle vs Samoyed vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Beagle vs Samoyed vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Distichiasis Glaucoma Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle Syndrome	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis

Beagle vs Samoyed vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which breed is most active?	Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Beagle vs Samoyed vs Golden Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Beagle or Samoyed or Golden Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Beagle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Beagle or Samoyed or Golden Retriever?	Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.	Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Beagle vs Samoyed vs Golden Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which is most prone to obesity?	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which needs most food?	0.5 to 1.5 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.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Beagle vs Samoyed vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. What colors are available?	Black Tan Red White Tricolor	Cream White Biscuit	Golden Light
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which requires most maintenance?	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which drools least?	The Beagle 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.	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. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which has least natural smell?	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense	Dense	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which requires most frequent baths?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Beagle or Samoyed or Golden Retriever? Beagle or Samoyed or {name3 shedding:	Beagle dogs shed moderately. See more.	Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Beagle vs Samoyed vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which is best with kids?	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.	Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.	Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Beagle or Samoyed or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Beagle or Samoyed or Golden Retriever?	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Beagle or Samoyed or Golden Retriever?	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Beagle vs Samoyed vs Golden Retriever?	Yes Beagle 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.	Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Beagle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Beagle vs Samoyed vs Golden Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which is best suited for service work?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which excels in therapy work?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which has best nose work ability?	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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which is best for SAR work?	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which is best suited for water work?	Yes Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which is best for draft work?	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.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which has most military use?	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.

Beagle vs Samoyed vs Golden Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which has most puppies?	2-14 puppies, average 7	4-6 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. What's recommended?	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.

Beagle vs Samoyed vs Golden Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Beagle, Samoyed, and Golden Retriever. Which has most recognition?	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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