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Compare Samoyed and Border Collie. Which is better: Samoyed or Border Collie or Borzoi?
Name | Samoyed | Border Collie | Borzoi |
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Group | Sled Dogs | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Hunting Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 57 | 38 | 102 |
Reviews | 16 | 13 | 2 |
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Other Names
What other names do they have? |
Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya |
Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog |
Barzoi Psovoi Russkaya Psovaya Borzaya Russian Wolfhound |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Samoyed or Border Collie or Borzoi? Which is the smallest dog, Samoyed or Border Collie or Borzoi? | Medium | Large | Large Giant |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Samoyed or Border Collie or Border Collie? Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi weight comparison: | Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg) | Male: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg), Female: 27-42 pounds (12-19 kg) | Male: 75-105 pounds (34-48 kg), Female: 60-90 pounds (27-41kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) | Male: 37.5 pounds (17 kg), Female: 34.5 pounds (15.5 kg) | Male: 90 pounds (41 kg), Female: 75 pounds (34 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Samoyed or Border Collie or Borzoi? Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi height comparison: | Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm) | Male: 19-22 inches (48-56 cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46-53 cm) | Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 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: 20.5 inches (52 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (49.5 cm) | Male: 28 inches (71 cm), Female: 26 inches (66 cm) |
Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Samoyed or Border Collie or Borzoi? Which is more expensive? | $1200-$1500 | $600-$800 | $1000-$1200 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Samoyed or Border Collie or Borzoi? | Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get. | Frequent: The Borzoi is easier than average to get. |
Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi intelligence: | Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. | Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Low: The Borzoi is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. |
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Trainability
Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi trainability comparison. | Samoyed dogs are easy to train. | Border Collie dogs are easy to train. | Borzoi dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Samoyed or Border Collie or Borzoi? | Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. | Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Borzoi dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Samoyed or Border Collie or Borzoi?
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. | Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Borzoi dogs can't provide protection for their territory. |
Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Samoyed or Border Collie or Borzoi? Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi behavior/temperament comparison: |
Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable |
Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious |
Independent Intelligent Gentle Quiet Athletic Respectful |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. | Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | Sensitive: Borzoi 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 Border Collie vs Borzoi? | High: Samoyed 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. | Average: Borzoi dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. |
Social Needs
Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi social needs comparison: | Samoyed dogs are a social breed. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Borzoi dogs need for social interaction is average. |
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. | Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. | The wanderlust potential of the Borzoi is strong enough to escape from home. |
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. | 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. | Borzoi dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi playfulness comparison: | Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. | Average: Borzois, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi? | Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. | Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. | Low: The Borzoi barks none to minimal. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Samoyed or Border Collie or Borzoi? | 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 recommended to keep the Border Collie breed in the home. | 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 Borzoi indoors. |
Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi 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. | Border Collie dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Average: Borzoi dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Border Collie or Borzoi? | 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. | Border Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Samoyed or Border Collie or Borzoi? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary. | Above 400 PSI 🔼 Borzoi bite force: The Strongest. |
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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 Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Borzoi has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi mouthiness comparison: | Samoyed 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. | Borzoi dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi health comparison. Which is the healthier: Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi? | The Samoyed 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. | The Borzoi is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Collie Eye Anomaly Osteochondrosis Dissecans | Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Bloat Heart Problems Elbow Dysplasia Anesthesia Sensitivity Osteochondrosis Dissecans Dental Problems Thyroid Disorder |
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 Border Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Borzoi should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Life Expectancy
Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi lifespan comparison. How long do Samoyed, Border Collie and Borzoi 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 Border Collie: 13 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Borzoi: 11 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi? | 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 Border Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Borzoi can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Samoyed or Border Collie or Borzoi?
Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi energy level comparison: | Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs. | Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs. | Borzoi dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Samoyed or Border Collie or Borzoi? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Border Collie dogs need a lot of exercises. | Borzoi dogs have an average exercise need. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Samoyed or Border Collie or Borzoi? | Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep. | Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep. | Borzoi dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. |
Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Samoyed or Border Collie or Borzoi? | 2 to 3 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. | 4 to 7 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi weight gain potential comparison: | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average: The Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. | Low to Average: The Borzoi has a low to the average risk for obesity. |
Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi coat comparison: | Dense |
Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long | Feathered |
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Colors
What are the original Samoyed, Border Collie and Borzoi color? | Cream 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 |
Black Red Cream White Sable Brindle |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Samoyed or Border Collie or Borzoi? Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi grooming comparison: | Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. | Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. | Advanced: The Borzoi requires a lot of grooming. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Samoyed or Border Collie or Borzoi? Samoyed or Border Collie or {name3 shedding: | Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. | Border Collie dogs shed moderately. | Borzoi dogs are heavy shedders. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Samoyed or Border Collie or Borzoi? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. | 6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. |
Hypoallergenic
Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | Yes See more. | No See more. | No See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi? | Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Borzoi 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. | The Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Borzoi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets. | Border Collie dogs are generally with other pets. | Borzoi dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Samoyed or Border Collie or Borzoi? Which dog is more friendly? | Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Borzoi dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Samoyed or Border Collie or Borzoi? | Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Borzoi dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Samoyed or Border Collie or Borzoi? | Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Borzoi dogs are not cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Samoyed or Border Collie or Borzoi? | Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. | Borzoi dogs are not dog-friendly. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi? |
Yes Samoyed 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. |
Yes Borzoi 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 Border Collie is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Borzoi 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. | Border Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Borzois are not the best breed for elderly people. |
Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi 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. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | 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 Border Collie or Borzoi? Which is better for autism? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
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. | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. | 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. | Yes This breed would make an excellent 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 Border Collie vs Borzoi? | Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Borzoi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
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. | 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. |
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 Border Collie vs Borzoi Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | 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. |
Litter Size
How many puppies can Samoyed and Border Collie and Borzoi have? | 4-6 puppies | 4-8 puppies | 1-11 puppies |
Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Borzoi 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 1995 as a Herding breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1891 as a Hound breed. |
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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. | Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed 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 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 | No data available |
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