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Name	Lowchen	Tibetan Mastiff	Samoyed
Origins	Spain Germany France Netherlands	Tibet	Russia
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Group	Companion Dogs	Working Dogs	Sled Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Little Lion Little Lion Dog Petit Chien Lion Lowchen	Tsang-khyi Dok-Khyi	Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Samoyed? Which is the smallest dog, Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Samoyed?	Small	Large	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Tibetan Mastiff? Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed weight comparison:	Male: 13-18 pounds (6-8 kg), Female: 11-15 pounds (5-7 kg)	140-170 pounds (64-78 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: 15.5 pounds (7 kg), Female: 13 pounds (6 kg)	155 pounds (71 kg)	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height Which is taller, Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Samoyed? Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed height comparison:	Male: 13–15 inches (32–39 cm), Female: 12–15 inches (30–37 cm)	25-28 inches (61-71 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: 13.5 inches (34 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	26.5 inches (66 cm)	Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)

Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Samoyed? Which is more expensive?	$5000-$8000	$2500-$3500	$1200-$1500
Availability Which is easier to get, Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Samoyed?	Frequent: The Lowchen is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Tibetan Mastiff is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.

Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed trainability comparison.	Lowchen dogs are easy to train. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Samoyed dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Samoyed?	Lowchen dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff 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 Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Samoyed? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Lowchen dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Samoyed? Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed behavior/temperament comparison:	Active Playful Happy Friendly Familiar	Stubborn Aloof Protective Courageous Loyal Strong Willed	Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Lowchen dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Tibetan Mastiff dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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: Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed?	High: Lowchen dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Tibetan Mastiff dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed social needs comparison:	Lowchen dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Samoyed dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Lowchen dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.	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

Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed playfulness comparison:	Average: Lowchens, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Tibetan Mastiffs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed?	A lot: Lowchen is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Tibetan Mastiff 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 Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Samoyed?	Very house-friendly dog the Lowchen breed.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Tibetan Mastiff 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

Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Lowchen dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Tibetan Mastiff 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: Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Samoyed?	Lowchen 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.

Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Samoyed?	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Lowchen bite force: Weak.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Tibetan Mastiff 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:	Low 🔽 The Lowchen has a low chance of biting somebody.	High 🔼 The Tibetan Mastiff has a high chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed mouthiness comparison:	Lowchen dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed health comparison. Which is the healthier: Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed?	Lowchens tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Tibetan Mastiffs 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed health problems comparison:	Cataracts Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Hip Dysplasia Autoimmune Hypothyroidism Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Panosteitis Canine Inherited Demyelinative Neuropathy	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Lowchen should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The Tibetan Mastiff 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.
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Life Expectancy Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed lifespan comparison. How long do Lowchen, Tibetan Mastiff and Samoyed breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Lowchen: 14 years	10-14 years The average lifespan of Tibetan Mastiff: 12 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: Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff 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 cold weather The Tibetan Mastiff can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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.

Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Samoyed? Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed energy level comparison:	Lowchen dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Samoyed? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Lowchen dogs have an average exercise need.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs have an average exercise need.	Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Samoyed?	Lowchen dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Samoyed?	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.	6 to 8 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? Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Lowchen has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Tibetan Mastiff's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed coat comparison:	Dense Silky Wavy Harsh	Thick Hard	Dense
Colors What are the original Lowchen, Tibetan Mastiff and Samoyed color?	Black Tan Red Blue White Silver Brown Grey	Black Gray Tan Red Blue Brown	Cream White Biscuit
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Samoyed? Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The Tibetan Mastiff 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 Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Samoyed? Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or {name3 shedding:	Lowchen dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Tibetan Mastiff 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: Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Samoyed?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed?	Low 🔽 The Lowchen has a low chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Tibetan Mastiff has a high 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 Lowchen is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Tibetan Mastiff is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.

Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Lowchen dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are generally with other pets.	Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Samoyed? Which dog is more friendly?	Lowchen dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Mastiff 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 Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Samoyed?	Lowchen dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.	Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Samoyed?	Lowchen dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Tibetan Mastiff dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Samoyed?	Lowchen dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Tibetan Mastiff 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: Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed?	Yes Lowchen dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Tibetan Mastiff 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 Lowchen is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Tibetan Mastiff 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?	Lowchens are usually recommended for elderly people.	Tibetan Mastiffs are not the best breed for elderly people.	Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed 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. 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: Lowchen or Tibetan Mastiff or Samoyed? Which is better for autism?	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.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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: Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed?	Not really Lowchen breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Tibetan Mastiff 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.	Yes 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.

Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff 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 Lowchen and Tibetan Mastiff and Samoyed have?	3-6 puppies	5-12 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Lowchen vs Tibetan Mastiff vs Samoyed Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1996 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2006 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type 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 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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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