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Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter Comparison - Dog breed selector: Argle Bargle or Bjelkier or IRWS? Find the right dog for you

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Name Bearded Collie Samoyed Irish Red and White Setter
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Group Pastoral / Herding Dogs Sled Dogs Gun Dog
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Argle Bargle
Beardie
Mountain Collie
Highland Collie
Bjelkier
Nenetskaya Laika
Sammy
Samoiedskaya Sobaka
Smiley
Samoyedskaya
IRWS
Irish RW Setter
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Bearded Collie or Samoyed or Irish Red and White Setter? Which is the smallest dog, Bearded Collie or Samoyed or Irish Red and White Setter?
Large
Medium
Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Bearded Collie or Samoyed or Samoyed? Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter weight comparison:
40-60 pounds (18-27 kg) Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg) 50-75 pounds (25-34 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
50 pounds (22.5 kg) Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) 62.5 pounds (29.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Bearded Collie or Samoyed or Irish Red and White Setter? Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter height comparison:
20-22 inches (51-56 cm) Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm) Male: 24-26 inches (62-66 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm) Male: 25 inches (64 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Bearded Collie or Samoyed or Irish Red and White Setter? Which is more expensive?
$1200-$1400 $1200-$1500 $800-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Bearded Collie or Samoyed or Irish Red and White Setter?
Frequent: The Bearded Collie is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Irish Red and White Setter is easier than average to get.

Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter intelligence:
Smart: The Bearded Collie dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Trainability
Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter trainability comparison.
Bearded Collie dogs are easy to train.
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Samoyed dogs are easy to train.
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Irish Red and White Setter dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Bearded Collie or Samoyed or Irish Red and White Setter?
Bearded Collie dogs are good watchdogs.
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Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs.
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Irish Red and White Setter dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Bearded Collie or Samoyed or Irish Red and White Setter? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Bearded Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Irish Red and White Setter dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Bearded Collie or Samoyed or Irish Red and White Setter? Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter behavior/temperament comparison:
Active
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Lively
Assertive
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Sociable
Playful
Energetic
Affectionate
Reliable
Loyal
Devoted
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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Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter?
High: Bearded Collie 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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High: Irish Red and White Setter dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter social needs comparison:
Bearded Collie dogs are a social breed.
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Samoyed dogs are a social breed.
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Irish Red and White Setter dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Bearded Collie dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the Irish Red and White Setter 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?
Bearded 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.
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Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Irish Red and White Setter 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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Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter playfulness comparison:
The Bearded Collie is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Irish Red and White Setter is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter?
Average to High: The Bearded Collie is a vocal breed.
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Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.
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Average: The Irish Red and White Setter barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Bearded Collie or Samoyed or Irish Red and White Setter?
It is not recommended to keep the Bearded 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.
It is not recommended to keep the Irish Red and White Setter breed in the home.

Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Bearded Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Irish Red and White Setter dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Bearded Collie or Samoyed or Irish Red and White Setter?
Bearded Collie 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.
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.
Irish Red and White Setter 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.

Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Bearded Collie or Samoyed or Irish Red and White Setter?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bearded Collie bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Irish Red and White Setter bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Bearded Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Irish Red and White Setter has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter mouthiness comparison:
Bearded Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Irish Red and White Setter dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter health comparison. Which is the healthier: Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter?
The Bearded 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.
The Irish Red and White Setter 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: Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Arthritis
Addison's Disease
Eye Diseases
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Diabetes
Pulmonic Stenosis
No data available
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Bearded 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.
Average
The Irish Red and White Setter should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter lifespan comparison. How long do Bearded Collie, Samoyed and Irish Red and White Setter breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Bearded Collie: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Irish Red and White Setter: 12 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Bearded Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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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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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Irish Red and White Setter can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Bearded Collie or Samoyed or Irish Red and White Setter?
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. 2.5 to 4 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? Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bearded Collie's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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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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Low to Average: The Irish Red and White Setter has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter coat comparison:
Feathered Dense Silky
Colors
What are the original Bearded Collie, Samoyed and Irish Red and White Setter color?
Black
Blue
Brown
Fawn
Cream
White
Biscuit
Red
White
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Bearded Collie or Samoyed or Irish Red and White Setter? Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter grooming comparison:
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Irish Red and White Setter requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Bearded Collie or Samoyed or Irish Red and White Setter? Bearded Collie or Samoyed or {name3 shedding:
Bearded Collie dogs shed above average.
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Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders.
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Irish Red and White Setter dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Bearded Collie or Samoyed or Irish Red and White Setter?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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Hypoallergenic
Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter 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, Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter?

Low 🔽

The Bearded Collie has a low chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Irish Red and White Setter has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Bearded Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Irish Red and White Setter is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Bearded Collie dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.
Irish Red and White Setter dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Bearded Collie or Samoyed or Irish Red and White Setter? Which dog is more friendly?
Bearded Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Irish Red and White Setter dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Bearded Collie or Samoyed or Irish Red and White Setter?
Bearded Collie dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Irish Red and White Setter dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Bearded Collie or Samoyed or Irish Red and White Setter?
Bearded Collie dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Irish Red and White Setter dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Bearded Collie or Samoyed or Irish Red and White Setter?
Bearded Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Irish Red and White Setter dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter?
Yes
Bearded 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.
Yes
Irish Red and White Setter dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Bearded Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Irish Red and White Setter is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Bearded Collies are usually recommended for elderly people.
Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Irish Red and White Setters are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter 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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Not really

This breed generally not used 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: Bearded Collie or Samoyed or Irish Red and White Setter? Which is better for autism?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a 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.

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 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.

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.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter?

Not really

Bearded Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Irish Red and White Setter breed usually likes 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.

Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter 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 Bearded Collie and Samoyed and Irish Red and White Setter have?
4-12 puppies 4-6 puppies 6-12 puppies

Bearded Collie vs Samoyed vs Irish Red and White Setter Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1976 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
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. Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the British and Irish Pointers and Setters section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
No data available 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
No data available

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