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Compare Samoyed and American Eskimo Dog. Which is better: Samoyed or American Eskimo Dog or Border Collie?
Name | Samoyed | American Eskimo Dog | Border Collie |
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Group | Sled Dogs | Companion Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 57 | 118 | 38 |
Reviews | 16 | 2 | 13 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie breeds. |
Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya |
American Spitz Eskie Eskimo Spitz |
Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Samoyed vs American Eskimo Dog vs Border Collie Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which breed is the largest? | Medium | Medium | Large |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg) | Toy: 6-10 pounds (3-5 kg)Standard: 18-35 pounds (8-16 kg), Miniature: 10-17 pounds (5-8 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: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) | Toy: 8 pounds (4 kg)Standard: 26.5 pounds (12 kg), Miniature: 13.5 pounds (6.5 kg) | Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Samoyed or American Eskimo Dog or Border Collie? Samoyed vs American Eskimo Dog vs Border Collie height comparison: | Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm) | Toy: 9-12 inches (22-30 cm)Standard: 15-20 inches (49-50 cm), Miniature: 12-15 inches (30-40 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? | Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm) | Toy: 10.5 inches (26 cm)Standard: 17.5 inches (49.5 cm), Miniature: 13.5 inches (35 cm) | Male: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) |
Samoyed vs American Eskimo Dog vs Border Collie Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Find price differences between these breeds. | $1200-$1500 | $600-$800 | $600-$800 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Samoyed or American Eskimo Dog or Border Collie? | Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get. | Frequent: The American Eskimo Dog is easier than average to get. | Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get. |
Samoyed vs American Eskimo Dog vs Border Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which breed ranks highest? | Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. | Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. | Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which is easiest to train? | Samoyed dogs are easy to train. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are easy to train. | Border Collie dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most alert? | Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are good watchdogs. | Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most protective? | Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are average defenders. | Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Samoyed vs American Eskimo Dog vs Border Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie? Compare temperaments. |
Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable |
Independent Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Friendly |
Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more 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: Samoyed vs American Eskimo Dog vs Border Collie? | High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: American Eskimo Dog 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
Samoyed vs American Eskimo Dog vs Border Collie social needs comparison: | Samoyed dogs are a social breed. | American Eskimo Dog dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home. | American Eskimo Dog dogs have average wanderlust potential. | Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | American Eskimo 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. | 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. |
Samoyed vs American Eskimo Dog vs Border Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most vocal? | Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. | A lot: American Eskimo Dog is a particularly loud breed. | Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most playful? | Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The American Eskimo Dog is a highly playful breed. | The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which adapts best to small spaces? | 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. | Very house-friendly dog the American Eskimo Dog breed. | It is not recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home. |
Samoyed vs American Eskimo Dog vs Border Collie Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most flexible? | Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Average: American Eskimo Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or American Eskimo Dog or Border Collie? | 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. | American Eskimo Dog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
Samoyed vs American Eskimo Dog vs Border Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which has lowest bite risk? | Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The American Eskimo Dog has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which uses mouth most during play? | Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | American Eskimo Dog 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. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Eskimo Dog bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary. |
Samoyed vs American Eskimo Dog vs Border Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which breed lives longest? |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of American Eskimo Dog: 13 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Border Collie: 13 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which handles climate changes best? | Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers cold weather The American Eskimo Dog 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. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which has fewer health issues? | The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The American Eskimo Dog 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. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The American Eskimo Dog 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. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Samoyed vs American Eskimo Dog vs Border Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs American Eskimo Dog vs Border Collie health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Diabetes | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans |
Samoyed vs American Eskimo Dog vs Border Collie Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which breed is most active? | Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are high-energy dogs. | Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Samoyed vs American Eskimo Dog vs Border Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Samoyed or American Eskimo Dog or Border Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | American Eskimo Dog dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Samoyed or American Eskimo Dog or Border Collie? | Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep. | American Eskimo Dog dogs don't need too much sleep. | Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Samoyed vs American Eskimo Dog vs Border Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which is most prone to obesity? | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the American Eskimo Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which needs most food? | 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1/2 to 1.5 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. |
Samoyed vs American Eskimo Dog vs Border Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | Yes See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. What colors are available? | Cream White Biscuit | 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 Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which requires most maintenance? | Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. | Average: The American Eskimo Dog requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which drools least? | The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. | The American Eskimo Dog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which has least natural smell? | Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The American Eskimo Dog has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Dense | Fluffy |
Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which requires most frequent baths? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Samoyed or American Eskimo Dog or Border Collie? Samoyed or American Eskimo Dog or {name3 shedding: | Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are heavy shedders. | Border Collie dogs shed moderately. |
Samoyed vs American Eskimo Dog vs Border Collie Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which is best with kids? | Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are generally with other pets. | Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Samoyed or American Eskimo Dog or Border Collie? Which dog is more friendly? | Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Samoyed or American Eskimo Dog or Border Collie? | Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats. | American Eskimo Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Samoyed or American Eskimo Dog or Border Collie? | Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | American Eskimo Dog 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: Samoyed vs American Eskimo Dog vs Border Collie? |
Yes Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes American Eskimo Dog 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 Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No American Eskimo Dog 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? | Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | American Eskimo Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people. | Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Samoyed vs American Eskimo Dog vs Border Collie As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for service work? | Not really This breed generally not used 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 Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which excels in therapy work? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which has best nose work ability? | 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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which is best for SAR work? | 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. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really American Eskimo Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which is best for draft work? | 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. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which has most military use? | 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. |
Samoyed vs American Eskimo Dog vs Border Collie Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which has most puppies? | 4-6 puppies | 4-6 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. What's recommended? | 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. |
Samoyed vs American Eskimo Dog vs Border Collie Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1994 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1995 as a Herding breed. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Samoyed, American Eskimo Dog, and Border Collie. Which has most recognition? |
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. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National 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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