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Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bjelkier or Little Blue Dog or Ameri? Find the right dog for you

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Name Samoyed Australian Shepherd Miniature American Shepherd
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Group Sled Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Working Dogs
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Bjelkier
Nenetskaya Laika
Sammy
Samoiedskaya Sobaka
Smiley
Samoyedskaya
Little Blue Dog
Aussie
Ameri
Mini American
North American Shepherd
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Which is the smallest dog, Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?
Medium Large Small
Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Australian Shepherd? Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd weight comparison:
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) 15-35 pounds (6-16 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average 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) 25 pounds (11 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd height comparison:
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) Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 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) Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm) Male: 14–18 inches (36–46 cm), Female: 13–17 inches (33–43 cm)

Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Which is more expensive?
$1200-$1500 $600-$800 $900-$1000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?
Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Australian Shepherd is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Miniature American Shepherd is quite easy to get.

Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd intelligence:
Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Trainability
Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd trainability comparison.
Samoyed dogs are easy to train.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?
Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average defenders.
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Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Sociable
Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Good-natured
Energetic
Intelligent
Loyal
Devoted
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Sensitive: Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd?
High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Average to High: Miniature American Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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Social Needs
Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd social needs comparison:
Samoyed dogs are a social breed.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs need for social interaction is average.
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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.
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Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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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.
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Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd playfulness comparison:
Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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The Miniature American Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd?
Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Miniature American Shepherd rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?
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 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 Australian Shepherd indoors.
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 Miniature American Shepherd indoors.

Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Australian Shepherd dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?
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.
Australian Shepherd 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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Miniature American Shepherd bite force: Weak.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Miniature American Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd mouthiness comparison:
Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd health comparison. Which is the healthier: Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd?
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.
Miniature American Shepherds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Diabetes
Pulmonic Stenosis
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Deafness
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Distichiasis
Collie Eye Anomaly
Detached Retina
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Persistent Pupillary Membranes
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Veterinarian Visits
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 Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Miniature American Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Life Expectancy
Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd lifespan comparison. How long do Samoyed, Australian Shepherd and Miniature American Shepherd breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Australian Shepherd: 13 years
13-15 years
The average lifespan of Miniature American Shepherd: 14 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd?
Prefers cold weather
The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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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.
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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd energy level comparison:
Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.
Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?
Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.
Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.

Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?
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. 1 to 1.5 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? Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Australian Shepherd's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Miniature American Shepherd has an average risk for obesity.
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Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd coat comparison:
Dense Feathered Smooth
Colors
What are the original Samoyed, Australian Shepherd and Miniature American Shepherd color?
Cream
White
Biscuit
Black
Red
Blue
Merle
Black
Blue
White
Merle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd grooming comparison:
Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Easy to groom: The Miniature American Shepherd doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or {name3 shedding:
Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders.
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Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Miniature American Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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
Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd 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, Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd?

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Miniature American Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Miniature American Shepherd is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.
Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? Which dog is more friendly?
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?
Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd?
Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd?
Yes
Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Australian Shepherd dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Miniature American Shepherd dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Miniature American Shepherd 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.
Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Miniature American Shepherds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd 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: Samoyed or Australian Shepherd or Miniature American Shepherd? 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: Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd?

Not really

Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Miniature American Shepherd 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.

Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd 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 Samoyed and Australian Shepherd and Miniature American Shepherd have?
4-6 puppies 6-9 puppies, average 7 2-6 puppies

Samoyed vs Australian Shepherd vs Miniature American Shepherd Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
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. Not recognized by FCI.
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
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
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