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Compare Poodle and Samoyed. Which is better: Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie?
Name | Poodle | Samoyed | Border Collie |
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Origins | Germany France | Russia | England Scotland Wales |
Group | Companion Dogs | Sled Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 7 | 57 | 38 |
Reviews | 14 | 16 | 13 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? |
Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle |
Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya |
Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie? | Medium | Medium | Large |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Poodle or Samoyed or Samoyed? Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie weight comparison: | Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) | Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg) | Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) | Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) | Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie? Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie height comparison: | 15 inches (38 cm) or more | Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm) | Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | 15 inches (38 cm) or more | Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm) | Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) |
Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie? Which is more expensive? | $1000-$1500 | $1200-$1500 | $600-$800 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie? | Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get. |
Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie intelligence: | Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. | Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
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Trainability
Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie trainability comparison. | Poodle dogs are easy to train. | Samoyed dogs are easy to train. | Border Collie dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie? | Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. | Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. | Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie?
Which dog is most likely to protect its owner?
Which is the best dog to use for protection? | Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. | Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie? Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie behavior/temperament comparison: |
Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual |
Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable |
Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. | Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie? | High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie social needs comparison: | Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Samoyed dogs are a social breed. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. | The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home. | Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Border Collie 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. |
Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie playfulness comparison: | The Poodle is a playful breed. | Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie? | Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. | Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. | Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie? | Very house-friendly dog the Poodle 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. | It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home. |
Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog? | Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie? | Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | 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. | Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Poodle bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary. |
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Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison: | Low 🔽 The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie mouthiness comparison: | Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie? | The Poodle 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 Border Collie 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: Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie health problems comparison: |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Sebaceous Adenitis Ear Infections Addison's Disease Cushing's Syndrome Runny Eyes Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Premature Graying | Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans |
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Poodle 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 Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Life Expectancy
Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Poodle, Samoyed and Border Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie? | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie?
Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie energy level comparison: | Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs. | Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie? | Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep. | Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie? | 2 to 3 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. | 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie weight gain potential comparison: | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. |
Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie coat comparison: | Curly | Dense |
Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long |
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Colors
What are the original Poodle, Samoyed and Border Collie color? |
Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot | Cream White Biscuit |
Black Tan Red Sable Brindle Lilac Gold Seal White & Red Slate Sable Merle Black & White Tricolor Blue merle Blue merle-tricolor Slate merle Red merle Saddleback Sable White & Blue White & Blue Merle White & Red Merle White Ticked White & Gold White & Sable White & Seal |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie? Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie grooming comparison: | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. | Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie? Poodle or Samoyed or {name3 shedding: | Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. | Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. | Border Collie dogs shed moderately. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. |
Hypoallergenic
Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | Yes See more. | Yes See more. | No See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie? | Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? | The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. | The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets. | Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly? | Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie? | Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie? | Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie? | Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie? |
Yes Poodle 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 Border Collie dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog? | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Poodle or Samoyed or Border Collie? Which is better for autism? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
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. | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. |
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. | Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog. |
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie? | Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. | Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
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. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
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. |
Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Litter Size
How many puppies can Poodle and Samoyed and Border Collie have? | 2-4 puppies | 4-6 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
Poodle vs Samoyed vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison
AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. |
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FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI? | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. |
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds? |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club |
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 United Kennel Club The American Int. Border Collie Registry The American Border Collie Association |
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