Samoyed vs Argentine Dogo – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Samoyed	Argentine Dogo
Origins	Russia	Argentina
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Group	Sled Dogs	Guard Dogs
Popularity Rank	57	390
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Other Names	Samoyedskaya, Bjelkier, Samoiedskaya Sobaka, Nenetskaya Laika, Smiley, Sammy	Argentine Dog, Argentine Mastiff
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club as a Miscellaneous breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed 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. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Federacion Cinologica Argentina Backwoods Bulldog Club
Price	$1200-$1500	$2800-$5000

General Appearance - Samoyed vs Argentine Dogo

Size	Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)	Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg), Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 93.5 pounds (42.5 kg), Female: 74 pounds (33.5 kg)
Height	Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (64-68 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (60-64 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)	Male: 25.5 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)

Hair & Care - Samoyed vs Argentine Dogo

Coat	Dense	Fine
Colors	Biscuit White Cream	White
Grooming	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.	Easy to groom: The Argentine Dogo doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Samoyeds are heavy shedders.	Argentine Dogos shed moderately.

Characteristics - Samoyed vs Argentine Dogo

Temperament	Alert Friendly Playful Stubborn Lively Intelligent Sociable	Sociable Loyal Protective Tolerant Loving
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Samoyed's has great intelligence.	Smart: Argentine Dogo's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Samoyeds are easy to train.	Argentine Dogos are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Argentine Dogos, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Samoyeds are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	Argentine Dogos have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Samoyeds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Argentine Dogos are average dogs regarding their affection level.
Social Needs	Samoyeds are a social breed.	Argentine Dogos need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Argentine Dogo rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Samoyeds are good watchdogs.	Argentine Dogos are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Samoyeds are extremely protective guard dogs.	Argentine Dogos are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Argentine Dogo has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Samoyeds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Argentine Dogos have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Argentine Dogo is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Samoyeds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Argentine Dogos have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Samoyeds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Argentine Dogos are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Samoyeds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Argentine Dogos adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Samoyeds 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.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Samoyed vs Argentine Dogo

Stranger Friendly	Samoyeds are average friendly towards strangers.	Argentine Dogos are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Samoyeds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Argentine Dogos are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Samoyeds are average friendly towards cats.	Argentine Dogos are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Samoyeds are dog-friendly dogs.	Argentine Dogos are not dog-friendly.
Office Friendly	No Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Argentine Dogo is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Argentine Dogos are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Samoyeds are generally with other pets.	Argentine Dogos do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Samoyeds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Argentine Dogos are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Argentine Dogo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Samoyed vs Argentine Dogo

Health Issues	The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Argentine Dogos tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Bloat Diabetes Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Pulmonic Stenosis	Allergies Cancer Deafness Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No
Energy Level	Samoyeds are high energy dogs.	Argentine Dogos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Samoyeds need quite a lot of exercise.	Argentine Dogos need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Samoyeds don't need too much sleep.	Argentine Dogos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Low The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Argentine Dogo has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Samoyed is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Argentine Dogo is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Samoyed vs Argentine Dogo

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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