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Name	Samoyed	Border Collie	Kangal Dog
Origins	Russia	England Scotland Wales	Turkey
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Group	Sled Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya	Sheepdog Scotch Sheep Dog	Kangal Shepherd Dog Sivas Kangal Turkish Kangal Kangal Coban Kopegi
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Samoyed or Border Collie or Kangal Dog? Which is the smallest dog, Samoyed or Border Collie or Kangal Dog?	Medium	Large	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Samoyed or Border Collie or Border Collie? Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog 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: 110-145 pounds (50-66 kg), Female: 90-120 pounds (41-54 kg)
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: 127.5 pounds (58 kg), Female: 105 pounds (47.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Samoyed or Border Collie or Kangal Dog? Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog 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: 30-32 inches (77-86 cm), Female: 28-30 inches (72-77 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: 31 inches (81.5 cm), Female: 29 inches (74.5 cm)

Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Samoyed or Border Collie or Kangal Dog? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1500	$600-$800	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Samoyed or Border Collie or Kangal Dog?	Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Border Collie is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog intelligence:	Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Border Collie is one of the brightest dog breeds. 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 Border Collie vs Kangal Dog trainability comparison.	Samoyed dogs are easy to train. See more.	Border Collie dogs are easy to train. See more.	Kangal Dog 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 Border Collie or Kangal Dog?	Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Border Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Kangal Dog dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Samoyed or Border Collie or Kangal Dog? 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.	Border Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Kangal Dog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Samoyed or Border Collie or Kangal Dog? Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable	Energetic Protective Alert Intelligent Responsive Loyal Tenacious	Independent Protective Alert Sensitive Selfish Calm Controlled
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Border Collie dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog?	High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Border Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Kangal Dog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog social needs comparison:	Samoyed dogs are a social breed. See more.	Border Collie dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Kangal Dog dogs are known to be antisocial. 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.	Border Collie dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Kangal Dog 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.	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. See more.	Kangal Dog 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog playfulness comparison:	Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Border Collie is a highly playful breed. See more.	Average: Kangal Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog?	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Border Collie rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Kangal Dog 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 Border Collie or Kangal Dog?	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.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Kangal Dog breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog 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: Kangal Dog dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Border Collie or Kangal Dog?	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.	Kangal Dog dogs love being alone, they need their own free time.

Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Samoyed or Border Collie or Kangal Dog?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Border Collie bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Kangal Dog 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 Border Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Kangal Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog mouthiness comparison:	Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Border Collie dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Kangal Dog dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog health comparison. Which is the healthier: Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog?	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 Kangal Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog 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	Fatty Tumors
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 Kangal Dog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog lifespan comparison. How long do Samoyed, Border Collie and Kangal Dog 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	11-15 years The average lifespan of Kangal Dog: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog?	Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	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. 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.

Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Samoyed or Border Collie or Kangal Dog? Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog energy level comparison:	Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.	Border Collie dogs are high-energy dogs.	Kangal Dog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Samoyed or Border Collie or Kangal Dog? 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.	Kangal Dog dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Samoyed or Border Collie or Kangal Dog?	Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.	Border Collie dogs don't need too much sleep.	Kangal Dog dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Samoyed or Border Collie or Kangal Dog?	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.	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 Border Collie vs Kangal Dog 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 Border Collie has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Kangal Dog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Feathered Straight Short Moderately Long	Dense Double
Colors What are the original Samoyed, Border Collie and Kangal Dog 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 Gray Cream
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Samoyed or Border Collie or Kangal Dog? Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Border Collie requires average grooming effort. See more.	Average: The Kangal Dog requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Samoyed or Border Collie or Kangal Dog? Samoyed or Border Collie or {name3 shedding:	Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Border Collie dogs shed moderately. See more.	Kangal Dog dogs are heavy shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Samoyed or Border Collie or Kangal Dog?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.
Hypoallergenic Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog 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 Border Collie vs Kangal Dog?	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Border Collie has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Kangal Dog 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 Border Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Kangal Dog drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog 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.	Kangal Dog dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Samoyed or Border Collie or Kangal Dog? Which dog is more friendly?	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Kangal Dog 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 Border Collie or Kangal Dog?	Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Kangal Dog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Samoyed or Border Collie or Kangal Dog?	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Kangal Dog dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Samoyed or Border Collie or Kangal Dog?	Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Border Collie dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Kangal Dog dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog?	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 Kangal Dog 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 Kangal Dog 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.	Kangal Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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 Border Collie or Kangal Dog? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	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 Kangal Dog?	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Border Collie breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Kangal Dog 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.	Yes 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog 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 Border Collie and Kangal Dog have?	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Samoyed vs Border Collie vs Kangal Dog 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.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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. 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	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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