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Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed Comparison - Dog breed selector: Berner or Flatte or Bjelkier? Find the right dog for you

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Name Bernese Mountain Dog Flat-Coated Retriever Samoyed
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Group Working Dogs Gun Dog Sled Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Berner
Bernese Cattle Dog
Berner Sennenhund
Flatte
Flattie
Flatcoat
Bjelkier
Nenetskaya Laika
Sammy
Samoiedskaya Sobaka
Smiley
Samoyedskaya
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Bernese Mountain Dog or Flat-Coated Retriever or Samoyed? Which is the smallest dog, Bernese Mountain Dog or Flat-Coated Retriever or Samoyed?
Large Large Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Bernese Mountain Dog or Flat-Coated Retriever or Flat-Coated Retriever? Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed weight comparison:
Male: 85-110 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 80-105 pounds (36–48 kg) 60-70 pounds (27-32 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: 97.5 pounds (38–50 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (36–48 kg) 65 pounds (29.5 kg) Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Bernese Mountain Dog or Flat-Coated Retriever or Samoyed? Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed height comparison:
Male: 24-28 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 23-27 inches (58–69 cm) 22-23 inches (56-58 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: 26 inches (61–71 cm), Female: 25 inches (58–69 cm) Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm) Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Bernese Mountain Dog or Flat-Coated Retriever or Samoyed? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1000 $1000-$1200 $1200-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Bernese Mountain Dog or Flat-Coated Retriever or Samoyed?
Very frequent: The Bernese Mountain Dog is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Flat-Coated Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed intelligence:
Very smart: Bernese Mountain Dog is an excellent dog breed.
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Very smart: Flat-Coated Retriever is an excellent dog breed.
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Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed trainability comparison.
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Samoyed dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Bernese Mountain Dog or Flat-Coated Retriever or Samoyed?
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Bernese Mountain Dog or Flat-Coated Retriever or Samoyed? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Bernese Mountain Dog or Flat-Coated Retriever or Samoyed? Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Affectionate
Loyal
Faithful
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Outgoing
Devoted
Optimistic
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.
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Sensitive: Flat-Coated Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed?
Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Flat-Coated Retriever 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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Social Needs
Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed social needs comparison:
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Flat-Coated Retriever dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Samoyed dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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The wanderlust potential of the Flat-Coated Retriever is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed 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?
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Flat-Coated 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.
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Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed playfulness comparison:
Average: Bernese Mountain Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Flat-Coated Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed?
Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog barks occasionally.
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Average: The Flat-Coated Retriever barks occasionally.
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Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Bernese Mountain Dog or Flat-Coated Retriever or Samoyed?
It is not recommended to keep the Bernese Mountain Dog breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Flat-Coated Retriever 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.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Bernese Mountain Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Flat-Coated Retriever 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: Bernese Mountain Dog or Flat-Coated Retriever or Samoyed?
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Bernese Mountain Dog or Flat-Coated Retriever or Samoyed?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Bernese Mountain Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Flat-Coated Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Bernese Mountain Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Flat-Coated Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed mouthiness comparison:
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Flat-Coated Retriever 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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Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed health comparison. Which is the healthier: Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed?
Very healthy dog breed.
Very healthy dog breed.
The Samoyed 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: Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Cancer
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Elbow Dysplasia
Panosteitis
Portosystemic Liver Shunt
Cancer Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Diabetes
Pulmonic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Bernese Mountain Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Rare
The Flat-Coated Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed lifespan comparison. How long do Bernese Mountain Dog, Flat-Coated Retriever and Samoyed breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
7-11 years
The average lifespan of Bernese Mountain Dog: 9 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Flat-Coated Retriever: 11 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed?
Prefers cold weather
The Bernese Mountain Dog 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 Flat-Coated Retriever 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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Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Bernese Mountain Dog or Flat-Coated Retriever or Samoyed?
6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3-4 cup high-quality commercial dog food (that is formulated for large-breed dogs), divided into two meals. 2 to 3 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? Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bernese Mountain Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Flat-Coated Retriever'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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Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed coat comparison:
Dense Thick
Shiny
Dense
Colors
What are the original Bernese Mountain Dog, Flat-Coated Retriever and Samoyed color?
Black
White
Black
Liver
Cream
White
Biscuit
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Bernese Mountain Dog or Flat-Coated Retriever or Samoyed? Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed grooming comparison:
Average: The Bernese Mountain Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Flat-Coated Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Bernese Mountain Dog or Flat-Coated Retriever or Samoyed? Bernese Mountain Dog or Flat-Coated Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs shed above average.
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Flat-Coated Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Bernese Mountain Dog or Flat-Coated Retriever or Samoyed?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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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Hypoallergenic
Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed 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, Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed?

Medium

The Bernese Mountain Dog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Flat-Coated Retriever 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 Bernese Mountain Dog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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The Flat-Coated Retriever is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are generally with other pets.
Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Bernese Mountain Dog or Flat-Coated Retriever or Samoyed? Which dog is more friendly?
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Bernese Mountain Dog or Flat-Coated Retriever or Samoyed?
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Bernese Mountain Dog or Flat-Coated Retriever or Samoyed?
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Bernese Mountain Dog or Flat-Coated Retriever or Samoyed?
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Flat-Coated Retriever dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed?
Yes
Bernese Mountain Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Flat-Coated Retriever 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
Bernese Mountain Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Flat-Coated Retriever 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?
Bernese Mountain Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Flat-Coated Retrievers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog?

Yes

This breed makes good 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: Bernese Mountain Dog or Flat-Coated Retriever or Samoyed? 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: Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed?

Not really

Bernese Mountain Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Flat-Coated Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?

Yes

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.

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever 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.
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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 Bernese Mountain Dog and Flat-Coated Retriever and Samoyed have?
1-14 puppies, average 8 4-8 puppies 4-6 puppies

Bernese Mountain Dog vs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Samoyed Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1937 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Sporting 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 Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry
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
Canadian Canine Registry
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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