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Name	Samoyed	Bernedoodle	Irish Wolfhound
Origins	Russia	Canada	Ireland
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Group	Sled Dogs	Designer Dogs	Hunting Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya	Bernedoodles Bernese Mountain Poo	Cu Faoil
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed	Purebred

Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Irish Wolfhound? Which is the smallest dog, Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Irish Wolfhound?	Medium	Small Large Medium	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Bernedoodle? Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound weight comparison:	Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)	10-90 pounds (4.5-41 kg)	90-150 pounds (40-69 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	50 pounds (23 kg)	120 pounds (54.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Irish Wolfhound? Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound height comparison:	Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)	10-29 inches (25.5-74 cm)	28-35 inches (71-90 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)	19 inches (48 cm)	31.5 inches (80.5 cm)

Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Irish Wolfhound? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1500	$700-$4500	$1800-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Irish Wolfhound?	Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.	Average: The Bernedoodle is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Irish Wolfhound is quite easy to get.

Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound intelligence:	Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Bernedoodle is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound trainability comparison.	Samoyed dogs are easy to train. See more.	Bernedoodle dogs are easy to train. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Irish Wolfhound?	Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Bernedoodle dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Irish Wolfhound? 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. See more.	Bernedoodle dogs are average defenders. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Irish Wolfhound? Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable	Stubborn Loyal Gentle Clever Goofy	Dignified Intelligent Patient Loyal Tempered Sweet Generous Thoughtful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound?	High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Bernedoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Irish Wolfhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound social needs comparison:	Samoyed dogs are a social breed. See more.	Bernedoodle dogs are a social breed. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
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. See more.	Bernedoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
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. See more.	Bernedoodle 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. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound playfulness comparison:	Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Bernedoodle is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Irish Wolfhounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound?	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Bernedoodle barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Irish Wolfhound rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Irish Wolfhound?	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 Bernedoodle indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Irish Wolfhound breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound 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.	Average: Bernedoodle dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Irish Wolfhound dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Irish Wolfhound?	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.	Bernedoodle 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 Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Irish Wolfhound?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bernedoodle bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Irish Wolfhound bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
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 Bernedoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Irish Wolfhound has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound mouthiness comparison:	Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Bernedoodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound health comparison. Which is the healthier: Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound?	The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Bernedoodles are commonly healthy dogs.	Very healthy dog breed.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Eye Problems Elbow Dysplasia Skin Diseases	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Dilated Cardiomyopathy Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy Liver Shunt
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.	Rare The Bernedoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Irish Wolfhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound lifespan comparison. How long do Samoyed, Bernedoodle and Irish Wolfhound breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years	12-18 years The average lifespan of Bernedoodle: 15 years	6-10 years The average lifespan of Irish Wolfhound: 8 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound?	Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Irish Wolfhound can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Irish Wolfhound? Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound energy level comparison:	Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.	Bernedoodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Irish Wolfhound? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Bernedoodle dogs have an average exercise need.	Irish Wolfhound dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Irish Wolfhound?	Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.	Bernedoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Irish Wolfhound dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Irish Wolfhound?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average: The Bernedoodle has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound coat comparison:	Dense	Curly Wavy Straight	Wiry Rough
Colors What are the original Samoyed, Bernedoodle and Irish Wolfhound color?	Cream White Biscuit	Black Tricolor Black & White Brown & Black	Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Wheaten
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Irish Wolfhound? Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Bernedoodle requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Irish Wolfhound requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Irish Wolfhound? Samoyed or Bernedoodle or {name3 shedding:	Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Bernedoodle dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Irish Wolfhound dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Irish Wolfhound?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Hypoallergenic Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound?	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Bernedoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Irish Wolfhound 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. See more.	The Bernedoodle is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Irish Wolfhound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.	Bernedoodle dogs are generally with other pets.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Irish Wolfhound? Which dog is more friendly?	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Bernedoodle dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Irish Wolfhound?	Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bernedoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Irish Wolfhound?	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Bernedoodle dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Irish Wolfhound?	Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Bernedoodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Irish Wolfhound dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound?	Yes Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bernedoodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Irish Wolfhound 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 Bernedoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Irish Wolfhound 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.	Bernedoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Irish Wolfhounds are usually recommended for elderly people.

Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound 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. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Samoyed or Bernedoodle or Irish Wolfhound? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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 Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound?	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bernedoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Irish Wolfhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
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 Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Samoyed and Bernedoodle and Irish Wolfhound have?	4-6 puppies	3-10 puppies	3-4 puppies
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Samoyed vs Bernedoodle vs Irish Wolfhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1897 as a Hound 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.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Rough-haired Sighthounds section.
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 Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs 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 Irish Wolfhound Club Of America

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