Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Samoyed	Australian Shepherd
Origins	Russia	United States
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Group	Sled Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	57	17
Reviews	8	2
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Other Names	Samoyedskaya, Bjelkier, Samoiedskaya Sobaka, Nenetskaya Laika, Smiley, Sammy	Aussie, Little Blue Dog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	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	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. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America
Price	$1200-$1500	$600-$800

General Appearance - Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd

Size	Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height	Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)

Hair & Care - Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd

Coat	Dense	Feathered
Colors	Biscuit White Cream	Red Blue Merle Black
Grooming	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Samoyeds are heavy shedders.	Australian Shepherds shed moderately.

Characteristics - Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd

Temperament	Alert Friendly Playful Stubborn Lively Intelligent Sociable	Active Friendly Intelligent Loving Affectionate Good-natured Protective
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Samoyed's has great intelligence.	Smart: Australian Shepherd's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Samoyeds are easy to train.	Australian Shepherds are very easy to train.
Playfulness	Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Samoyeds are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	Australian Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Samoyeds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Australian Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Samoyeds are a social breed.	Australian Shepherds are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Samoyeds are good watchdogs.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Samoyeds are extremely protective guard dogs.	Australian Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Samoyeds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Australian Shepherds have a higher 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.	Australian Shepherds are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Samoyeds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Australian Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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.	Australian Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Samoyeds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Australian Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
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.	Australian Shepherds 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd

Stranger Friendly	Samoyeds are average friendly towards strangers.	Australian Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Samoyeds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Samoyeds are average friendly towards cats.	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Samoyeds are dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Samoyeds are generally with other pets.	Australian Shepherds are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Samoyeds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Australian Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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 Australian Shepherd 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd

Health Issues	The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Bloat Diabetes Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Pulmonic Stenosis	Allergies Cancer Cataracts Collie Eye Anomaly Deafness Detached Retina Distichiasis Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No
Energy Level	Samoyeds are high energy dogs.	Australian Shepherds are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Samoyeds need quite a lot of exercise.	Australian Shepherds need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Samoyeds don't need too much sleep.	Australian Shepherds don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.
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 cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Samoyed is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd

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	6-9 puppies, average 7
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