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Name	Labrador Retriever	Russo-European Laika	Samoyed
Origins	England Canada	Russia	Russia
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Lab Labrador	Laika Russko-Evropeiskaya Laika	Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Samoyed? Which is the smallest dog, Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Samoyed?	Large	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Russo-European Laika? Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed weight comparison:	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 15-35 pounds (7-16 kg), Female: 13-33 pounds (6-15 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: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 25 pounds (11.5 kg), Female: 23 pounds (10.5 kg)	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Samoyed? Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 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: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)

Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Samoyed? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	Unknown	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Samoyed?	Very frequent: The Labrador 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.

Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed intelligence:	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Very smart: Russo-European Laika is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed trainability comparison.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Russo-European Laika dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Samoyed dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Samoyed?	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Russo-European Laika dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Samoyed? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Russo-European Laika dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
Guard Dog Breeds List

Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Samoyed? Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful	Stubborn Independent Agile Alert Intelligent Affectionate Territorial Bold Cheerful Resourceful	Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Russo-European Laika dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed?	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	Average to High: Russo-European Laika dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed social needs comparison:	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Russo-European Laika dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	Samoyed dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Russo-European Laika 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.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Russo-European Laika 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed playfulness comparison:	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Russo-European Laika is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed?	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Russo-European Laika is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Samoyed?	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Russo-European Laika 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.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Russo-European Laika dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Samoyed?	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Russo-European Laika dogs handle alone time quite well.	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.

Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Samoyed?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Russo-European Laika bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Russo-European Laika has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed mouthiness comparison:	Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Russo-European Laika 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.

Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed health comparison. Which is the healthier: Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed?	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.	The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Russo-European Laika 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.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed lifespan comparison. How long do Labrador Retriever, Russo-European Laika and Samoyed breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Russo-European Laika: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Russo-European Laika can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Samoyed? Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed energy level comparison:	Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Russo-European Laika dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Samoyed? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Russo-European Laika dogs need a lot of exercises.	Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Samoyed?	Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Russo-European Laika dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Samoyed?	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average: The Russo-European Laika has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed coat comparison:	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Dense Thick Double	Dense
Colors What are the original Labrador Retriever, Russo-European Laika and Samoyed color?	Black Yellow Chocolate	Black White Grey Pepper Salt Dark & White Patches	Cream White Biscuit
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Samoyed? Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Russo-European Laika requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Samoyed? Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or {name3 shedding:	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Russo-European Laika dogs shed moderately. See more.	Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Samoyed?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed?	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Russo-European Laika 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 Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.	The Russo-European Laika is an average drooler. See more.	The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Russo-European Laika 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 Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Samoyed? Which dog is more friendly?	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Russo-European Laika dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Samoyed?	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Russo-European Laika dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.	Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Samoyed?	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Russo-European Laika dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Samoyed?	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Russo-European Laika dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed?	Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Russo-European Laika 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 Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Russo-European Laika 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?	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Russo-European Laikas are not recommended for elderly people.	Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika 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. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Labrador Retriever or Russo-European Laika or Samoyed? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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: Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed?	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Russo-European Laika breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. 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.
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.

Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Labrador Retriever and Russo-European Laika and Samoyed have?	5-10 puppies	3-6 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Labrador Retriever vs Russo-European Laika vs Samoyed Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 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.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs 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	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

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