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Name	Maremma Sheepdog	Samoyed	Borzoi
Origins	Italy	Russia	Russia Belarus
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Group	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Sled Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Abruzzese Sheepdog Abruzzo Sheepdog Maremma Maremmano Maremmano-Abruzzese Pastore Abruzzese Pastore Maremmano Cane da Pastore	Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya	Barzoi Psovoi Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya Russian Wolfhound
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Borzoi? Which is the smallest dog, Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Borzoi?	Large	Medium	Large Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Samoyed? Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi weight comparison:	Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg)	Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)	Male: 75-105 pounds (34-48 kg), Female: 60-90 pounds (27-41kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 85 pounds (38.5 kg), Female: 70 pounds (31.5 kg)	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 90 pounds (41 kg), Female: 75 pounds (34 kg)
Height Which is taller, Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Borzoi? Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi height comparison:	24-29 inches (60-73 cm)	Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)	Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	26.5 inches (66.5 cm)	Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)	Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm)

Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Borzoi? Which is more expensive?	$600-$800	$1200-$1500	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Borzoi?	Average: The Maremma Sheepdog is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Borzoi is easier than average to get.

Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi intelligence:	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low: The Borzoi is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi trainability comparison.	Maremma Sheepdog dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Samoyed dogs are easy to train. See more.	Borzoi dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Borzoi?	Maremma Sheepdog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Borzoi dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Borzoi? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Maremma Sheepdog dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Borzoi dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Borzoi? Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi behavior/temperament comparison:	Dignified Alert Intelligent Friendly Loyal Determined	Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable	Independent Intelligent Gentle Quiet Athletic Respectful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Borzoi dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi?	High: Maremma Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Borzoi dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi social needs comparison:	Maremma Sheepdog dogs are a social breed. See more.	Samoyed dogs are a social breed. See more.	Borzoi dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Maremma Sheepdog dogs are not the biggest explorers. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Borzoi 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.	Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Borzoi dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi playfulness comparison:	Average: Maremma Sheepdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Borzois, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi?	Low to Average: The Maremma Sheepdog rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The Borzoi barks none to minimal. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Borzoi?	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 Maremma Sheepdog indoors.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Samoyed indoors.	It is not 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 Borzoi indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Maremma Sheepdog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Borzoi dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Borzoi?	Maremma Sheepdog dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Samoyed dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Borzoi?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Maremma Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Borzoi bite force: The Strongest.
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 Maremma Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Borzoi has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi mouthiness comparison:	Maremma Sheepdog dogs have a lower than 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.	Borzoi dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi health comparison. Which is the healthier: Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi?	The Maremma Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Borzoi 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: Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Vaccination Sensitivity Drug Sensitivity Obesity	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Anesthesia Sensitivity Osteochondrosis Dissecans Dental Problems Thyroid Disorder
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Maremma Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Borzoi should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi lifespan comparison. How long do Maremma Sheepdog, Samoyed and Borzoi breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	11-13 years The average lifespan of Maremma Sheepdog: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Borzoi: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi?	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 Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Borzoi can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Borzoi? Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi energy level comparison:	Maremma Sheepdog 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.	Borzoi dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Borzoi? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Maremma Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.	Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Borzoi dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Borzoi?	Maremma Sheepdog 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.	Borzoi dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Borzoi?	3 to 4 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.	4 to 7 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? Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Maremma Sheepdog breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Borzoi has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi coat comparison:	Rough Thick Double	Dense	Feathered
Colors What are the original Maremma Sheepdog, Samoyed and Borzoi color?	White Yellow	Cream White Biscuit	Black Red Cream White Sable Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Borzoi? Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi grooming comparison:	Average: The Maremma Sheepdog requires average grooming effort. See more.	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Borzoi requires a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Borzoi? Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or {name3 shedding:	Maremma Sheepdog dogs shed moderately. See more.	Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Borzoi 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: Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Borzoi?	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.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	Yes See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi?	Medium ⏺ The Maremma Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Borzoi has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Maremma Sheepdog is an average drooler. See more.	The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Borzoi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Maremma Sheepdog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.	Borzoi dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Borzoi? Which dog is more friendly?	Maremma Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Borzoi dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Borzoi?	Maremma Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Borzoi dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Borzoi?	Maremma Sheepdog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Borzoi dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Borzoi?	Maremma Sheepdog dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Borzoi dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi?	Yes Maremma Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Borzoi dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Maremma Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Borzoi is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Maremma Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Borzois are not the best breed for elderly people.

Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi 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: Maremma Sheepdog or Samoyed or Borzoi? 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: Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi?	Not really Maremma Sheepdog 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.	Not really Borzoi 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?	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.	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.

Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi 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 Maremma Sheepdog and Samoyed and Borzoi have?	5-9 puppies	4-6 puppies	1-11 puppies
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Maremma Sheepdog vs Samoyed vs Borzoi Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1891 as a Hound breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United 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	No data available

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