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Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed Comparison - Dog breed selector: Cao De Agua or Pastore Svizzero Bianco or Bjelkier? Find the right dog for you

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Name Portuguese Water Dog Berger Blanc Suisse Samoyed
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Group Working Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Sled Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Cao De Agua
Portie
Water Dog
Pastore Svizzero Bianco
Weisser Schweizer Schäferhund
White Swiss Shepherd Dog
Bjelkier
Nenetskaya Laika
Sammy
Samoiedskaya Sobaka
Smiley
Samoyedskaya
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Samoyed? Which is the smallest dog, Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Samoyed?
Medium Large Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Berger Blanc Suisse? Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed weight comparison:
Male: 42-55 pounds (19-25 kg), Female: 35-49 pounds (16-22 kg) Male: 66–88 lbs (30–40 kg), Female: 55–77 lbs (25–35 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: 48.5 pounds (22 kg), Female: 42 pounds (19 kg) Male: 77 lbs (35 kg), Female: 66 lbs (30 kg) Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Samoyed? Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed height comparison:
Male: 20-22 inches (50-57 cm), Female: 17-20 inches (43-52 cm) Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 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: 21 inches (53.5 cm), Female: 18.5 inches (47.5 cm) Male: 25 inch (63 cm), Female: 23 inch (58 cm) Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)

Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Samoyed? Which is more expensive?
$2500-$2800 $2500-$3000 $1200-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Samoyed?
Very frequent: The Portuguese Water Dog is quite easy to get.
Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed intelligence:
Smart: The Portuguese Water Dog dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed trainability comparison.
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are easy to train.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are easy to train.
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Samoyed dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Samoyed?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are good watchdogs.
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Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Samoyed? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average defenders.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Samoyed? Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed behavior/temperament comparison:
Intelligent
Docile
Obedient
Brave
Impetuous
Quarrelsome
Active
Intelligent
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Easygoing
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Sociable
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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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: Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed?
High: Portuguese Water Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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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
Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed social needs comparison:
Portuguese Water Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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?
Portuguese Water Dog 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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Their prey drive is low.
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Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed playfulness comparison:
The Portuguese Water Dog is a playful breed.
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The Berger Blanc Suisse is a 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: Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed?
Low to Average: The Portuguese Water Dog rarely barks.
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Average to High: The Berger Blanc Suisse 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 Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Samoyed?
Apartment-friendly dog the Portuguese Water Dog breed.
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Berger Blanc Suisse 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.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Samoyed?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Berger Blanc Suisse 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.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Samoyed?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Portuguese Water Dog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Berger Blanc Suisse 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:

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Berger Blanc Suisse has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed mouthiness comparison:
Portuguese Water Dog dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have a lower 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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Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed health comparison. Which is the healthier: Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed?
The Portuguese Water Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Berger Blanc Suisses 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: Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Entropion
Ectropion
Distichiasis
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
Addison's Disease
Megaesophagus
Irritable Bowel Disease (ibd)
Abnormally Small Eyes
GM-1 Storage Disease
Juvenile Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Colitis
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis
Lymphangiectasia
Allergies
Bloat
Joint Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Diabetes
Pulmonic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Portuguese Water Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Berger Blanc Suisse 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
Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed lifespan comparison. How long do Portuguese Water Dog, Berger Blanc Suisse and Samoyed breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
10-14 years
The average lifespan of Portuguese Water Dog: 12 years
11-13 years
The average lifespan of Berger Blanc Suisse: 12 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Portuguese Water Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Berger Blanc Suisse can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even 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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Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Samoyed? Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed energy level comparison:
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are high-energy dogs.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are high-energy dogs.
Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Samoyed? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs need a lot of exercises.
Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Samoyed?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs don't need too much sleep.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Samoyed?
2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two 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? Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Portuguese Water Dog has an average risk for obesity.
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Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse has an 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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Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed coat comparison:
Curly Dense
Straight
Dense
Colors
What are the original Portuguese Water Dog, Berger Blanc Suisse and Samoyed color?
Black
White
Brown
White Cream
White
Biscuit
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Samoyed? Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed grooming comparison:
Average: The Portuguese Water Dog requires average grooming effort.
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Average: The Berger Blanc Suisse 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 Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Samoyed? Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or {name3 shedding:
Portuguese Water Dog dogs shed none to minimal.
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Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are heavy shedders.
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Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Samoyed?
3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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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
Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse 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, Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed?

Low 🔽

The Portuguese Water Dog has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Berger Blanc Suisse 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 Portuguese Water Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Berger Blanc Suisse is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Samoyed? Which dog is more friendly?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Samoyed?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Samoyed?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Berger Blanc Suisse dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Samoyed?
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Berger Blanc Suisse 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: Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed?
Yes
Portuguese Water Dog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Berger Blanc Suisse 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
Portuguese Water Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Berger Blanc Suisse 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?
Portuguese Water Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Berger Blanc Suisses are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse 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.
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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: Portuguese Water Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse or Samoyed? Which is better for autism?

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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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?

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: Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed?

Yes

Portuguese Water Dog breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Berger Blanc Suisse 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.

Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse 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 Portuguese Water Dog and Berger Blanc Suisse and Samoyed have?
4-8 puppies 6-8 puppies 4-6 puppies

Portuguese Water Dog vs Berger Blanc Suisse vs Samoyed Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1983 as a Hound 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 Water Dogs section. 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.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Australian National Kennel Council
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
The Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
National 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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