Samoyed vs Briard Comparison – Which dog is better Bjelkier or Berger Briard?

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Name	Samoyed	Briard
Origins	Russia	France
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Group	Sled Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya	Berger Briard Berger De Brie
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Samoyed vs Briard breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Samoyed vs Briard Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Samoyed or Briard? Is the Samoyed bigger than the Briard breed? Is a Samoyed smaller than a Briard?	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Samoyed or Briard? Samoyed vs Briard weight comparison:	Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)	75 pounds (35 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	75 pounds (35 kg)
Height Which is taller, Samoyed or Briard? Is a Samoyed taller than a Briard?	Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)	Male: 24-27 inches (62-68 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-64 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: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (60 cm)

Samoyed vs Briard Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Samoyed or Briard? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Samoyed and Briard?	$1200-$1500	$1000-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Samoyed or Briard?	Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Briard is easier than average to get.

Samoyed vs Briard Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Samoyed or Briard smarter? Which is best? Samoyed vs Briard intelligence:	Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Briard dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Trainability Samoyed vs Briard trainability comparison. What's the difference between Samoyed vs Briard?	Samoyed dogs are easy to train. See more.	Briard dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Samoyed or Briard?	Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Briard dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Samoyed or Briard? 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.	Briard dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Samoyed vs Briard Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Samoyed or Briard? Samoyed vs Briard behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable	Protective Intelligent Obedient Loyal Fearless Faithful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Samoyed vs Briard?	Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. 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 Briard?	High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Briard dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Samoyed vs Briard social needs comparison:	Samoyed dogs are a social breed. See more.	Briard dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Samoyed vs Briard?	The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Briard dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Samoyed vs Briard? Which can be better for hunting?	Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Briard 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 Briard Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Samoyed vs Briard playfulness comparison:	Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Briards, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Samoyed vs Briard?	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Briard barks occasionally. 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 Briard?	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 Briard breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Samoyed vs Briard 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.	Briard dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Briard?	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.	Briard 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.

Samoyed vs Briard Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Samoyed vs Briard Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Samoyed vs Briard health comparison. Which is the healthier: Samoyed vs Briard?	The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Briard 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 Briard? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Briard health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis	No data available
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Samoyed vs Briard?	Average The Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Briard should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Samoyed vs Briard lifespan comparison. How long do Samoyed and Briard breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Samoyed and Briard?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Briard: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Samoyed vs Briard?	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 Briard can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Samoyed vs Briard Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Samoyed vs Briard Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Samoyed or Briard? Does the Samoyed breed eat more than the Briard breed?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 7 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 Briard 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 Briard has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Samoyed vs Briard Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Samoyed vs Briard coat comparison:	Dense	Fine
Colors What are the original Samoyed and Briard color? Samoyed vs Briard color comparison:	Cream White Biscuit	Black Gray Tawny
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Samoyed or Briard? Samoyed vs Briard grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Samoyed or Briard? Do Samoyed dogs shed more than Briard dogs?	Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Briard 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 Briard?	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.
Hypoallergenic Samoyed vs Briard hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Samoyed or Briard?	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Briard has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Samoyed vs Briard?	The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Briard is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Samoyed vs Briard Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.	Briard dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Samoyed or Briard? Which dog is more friendly?	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Briard dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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 Briard?	Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Briard dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Samoyed or Briard?	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Briard dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Samoyed or Briard? Can a Samoyed and a Briard be friends? Do Samoyed dogs get along with Briard dogs?	Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Briard dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Samoyed vs Briard?	Yes Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Briard 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 Briard 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.	Briards are usually recommended for elderly people.

Samoyed vs Briard 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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Samoyed or Briard? 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.
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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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Samoyed vs Briard?	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Briard 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.
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.

Samoyed vs Briard Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Samoyed and Briard have? Samoyed vs Briard litter size comparison:	4-6 puppies	8-10 puppies
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Samoyed vs Briard 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 1928 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.
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	No data available

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