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Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed Comparison - Dog breed selector: Golden Flat Coat or Husky or Bjelkier? Find the right dog for you

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Name Golden Retriever Alaskan Husky Samoyed
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Husky Bjelkier
Nenetskaya Laika
Sammy
Samoiedskaya Sobaka
Smiley
Samoyedskaya
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed breed type comparison:
Purebred Cross Breed Purebred

Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Samoyed? Which is the smallest dog, Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Samoyed?
Large Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Alaskan Husky? Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed weight comparison:
Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 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: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg) Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Samoyed? Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed height comparison:
Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) 20-24 inches (51-61 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: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) 22 inches (56 cm) Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)

Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Samoyed? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$2000 $1000-$1500 $1200-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Samoyed?
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.
Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.
Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.

Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed intelligence:
Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed trainability comparison.
Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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A slightly harder to train than average.
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Samoyed dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Samoyed?
Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Alaskan Husky dogs are average watchdogs.
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Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Samoyed? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Alaskan Husky dogs are average defenders.
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Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Samoyed? Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Agile
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Powerful
Sensitive
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Sociable
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Alaskan Husky 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: Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed?
High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Alaskan Husky dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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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
Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed social needs comparison:
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Alaskan Husky 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?
Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Alaskan Husky 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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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
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.
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Alaskan Husky dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed playfulness comparison:
The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Alaskan Husky 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: Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed?
Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Average to High: The Alaskan Husky is a vocal breed.
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Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Samoyed?
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Husky 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.

Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alaskan Husky 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: Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Samoyed?
Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.

Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Samoyed?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Alaskan Husky 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:

Moderate

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Health Issues
Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed health comparison. Which is the healthier: Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed?
Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Alaskan Huskys 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.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Hyperthyroidism
Laryngeal Paresis
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Diabetes
Pulmonic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Frequent
The Alaskan Husky 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.
Life Expectancy
Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed lifespan comparison. How long do Golden Retriever, Alaskan Husky and Samoyed breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
9-15 years
The average lifespan of Alaskan Husky: 12 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed?
Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers cold weather
The Alaskan Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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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Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Samoyed? Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed energy level comparison:
Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.
Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Samoyed? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Alaskan Husky dogs need a lot of exercises.
Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Samoyed?
Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Alaskan Husky 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 vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Samoyed?
3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed weight gain potential comparison:
High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Low to Average: The Alaskan Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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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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Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed coat comparison:
Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Dense Dense
Colors
What are the original Golden Retriever, Alaskan Husky and Samoyed color?
Golden
Light
Black
Gray
White
Blonde
Orange
Cream
White
Biscuit
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Samoyed? Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed grooming comparison:
Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Samoyed? Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or {name3 shedding:
Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Alaskan Husky 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: Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Samoyed?
2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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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
Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky 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, Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed?

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Alaskan Husky 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 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.
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The Alaskan Husky is an average drooler.
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The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Alaskan Husky 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 Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Samoyed? Which dog is more friendly?
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Samoyed?
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Samoyed?
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Samoyed?
Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Alaskan Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed?
Yes
Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Alaskan Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
Yes
Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Alaskan Husky 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?
Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Alaskan Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people.
Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky 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: Golden Retriever or Alaskan Husky or Samoyed? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect 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?

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.

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?

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.

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: Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed?

Yes

Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Alaskan Husky 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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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.

Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky 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 Golden Retriever and Alaskan Husky and Samoyed have?
5-10 puppies 4-10 puppies 4-6 puppies

Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Husky vs Samoyed Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed. Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Not recognized by FCI. 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
Dog Registry of America Inc. 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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