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Name	Samoyed	Caucasian Ovcharka	South Russian Ovcharka
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka breeds.	Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya	Caucasian Mountain Dog Caucasian Sheepdog Kaukasische Schaferhund Kawkasky Owtscharka Caucasian Ovcharka	South Russian Sheepdog South Russian Shepherd Dog South Ukrainian Ovcharka Ukrainian Ovcharka Yuzhak Ioujnorousskaia Ovtcharka
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Samoyed vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs South Russian Ovcharka Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Giant	Large
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)	99-154 pounds (45-70 kg)	108-110 pounds (48-50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	126.5 pounds (57.5 kg)	109 pounds (49 kg)
Height Which is taller, Samoyed or Caucasian Ovcharka or South Russian Ovcharka? Samoyed vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs South Russian Ovcharka height comparison:	Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)	25-28 inches (64-72 cm)	Male: 25 inches (65 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 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)	26.5 inches (68 cm)	Male: 25 inches (65 cm), Female: 24 inches (62 cm)

Samoyed vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs South Russian Ovcharka Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1200-$1500	$1500-$2500	$800-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Samoyed or Caucasian Ovcharka or South Russian Ovcharka?	Very frequent: The Samoyed 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.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Samoyed vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs South Russian Ovcharka Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which breed ranks highest?	Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which is easiest to train?	Samoyed dogs are easy to train. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	South Russian Ovcharka dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which breed is most alert?	Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	South Russian Ovcharka dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which breed is most protective?	Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	South Russian Ovcharka dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Samoyed vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs South Russian Ovcharka Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka? Compare temperaments.	Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable	Alert Powerful Dominant Quick Calm	Active Courageous Lively Nervous Balanced
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	South Russian Ovcharka dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Samoyed vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs South Russian Ovcharka?	High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Average: South Russian Ovcharka dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Samoyed vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs South Russian Ovcharka social needs comparison:	Samoyed dogs are a social breed. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	South Russian Ovcharka 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.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	South Russian Ovcharka 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.	Caucasian Ovcharka 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.	South Russian Ovcharka 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 Caucasian Ovcharka vs South Russian Ovcharka Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Caucasian Ovcharka is a vocal breed. See more.	Low to Average: The South Russian Ovcharka rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Caucasian Ovcharka is a playful breed. See more.	South Russian Ovcharkas are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which adapts best to small spaces?	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 Caucasian Ovcharka 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 South Russian Ovcharka indoors.
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Samoyed vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs South Russian Ovcharka Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which breed is most flexible?	Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Caucasian Ovcharka dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	South Russian Ovcharka dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Caucasian Ovcharka or South Russian Ovcharka?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	South Russian Ovcharka dogs love being alone, they need their own free time.

Samoyed vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs South Russian Ovcharka Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Caucasian Ovcharka has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The South Russian Ovcharka has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which uses mouth most during play?	Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	South Russian Ovcharka dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Caucasian Ovcharka bite force: The Strongest.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ South Russian Ovcharka bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Samoyed vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs South Russian Ovcharka Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which breed lives longest?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Caucasian Ovcharka: 11 years	9-11 years The average lifespan of South Russian Ovcharka: 10 years
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which handles climate changes best?	Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Caucasian Ovcharka 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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which has fewer health issues?	The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Caucasian Ovcharkas tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	South Russian Ovcharkas tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Frequent The Caucasian Ovcharka should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Frequent The South Russian Ovcharka should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Samoyed vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs South Russian Ovcharka? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs South Russian Ovcharka health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis	Joint Dysplasia	No data available

Samoyed vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs South Russian Ovcharka Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which breed is most active?	Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	South Russian Ovcharka dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Samoyed vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs South Russian Ovcharka exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Samoyed or Caucasian Ovcharka or South Russian Ovcharka? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs exercise need is minimal.	South Russian Ovcharka dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Samoyed or Caucasian Ovcharka or South Russian Ovcharka?	Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	South Russian Ovcharka dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
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Samoyed vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs South Russian Ovcharka Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which is most prone to obesity?	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Caucasian Ovcharka's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the South Russian Ovcharka's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which needs most food?	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.	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Samoyed vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs South Russian Ovcharka Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. What colors are available?	Cream White Biscuit	Black Gray Cream White Silver Yellow	Gray White Yellow Grey Deadgrass
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which requires most maintenance?	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Caucasian Ovcharka doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The South Russian Ovcharka requires a lot of grooming. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which drools least?	The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Caucasian Ovcharka 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.	The South Russian Ovcharka is an average drooler. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which has least natural smell?	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Caucasian Ovcharka has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The South Russian Ovcharka has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense	Dense Thick Double	Dense Thick Double
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Samoyed or Caucasian Ovcharka or South Russian Ovcharka? Samoyed or Caucasian Ovcharka or {name3 shedding:	Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs shed moderately. See more.	South Russian Ovcharka dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Samoyed vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs South Russian Ovcharka Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which is best with kids?	Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	South Russian Ovcharka dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are generally with other pets.	South Russian Ovcharka dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Samoyed or Caucasian Ovcharka or South Russian Ovcharka? Which dog is more friendly?	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	South Russian Ovcharka dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Samoyed or Caucasian Ovcharka or South Russian Ovcharka?	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are average friendly towards cats.	South Russian Ovcharka dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Samoyed or Caucasian Ovcharka or South Russian Ovcharka?	Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	South Russian Ovcharka dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Samoyed vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs South Russian Ovcharka?	Yes Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Caucasian Ovcharka dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes South Russian Ovcharka 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 Caucasian Ovcharka is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No South Russian Ovcharka 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.	Caucasian Ovcharkas are usually recommended for elderly people.	South Russian Ovcharkas are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Samoyed vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs South Russian Ovcharka As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which excels in therapy work?	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.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which has best nose work ability?	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 & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which is best for SAR work?	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.
Maritime Work Ability Compare boating aptitude between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Caucasian Ovcharka breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really South Russian Ovcharka breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which is best for draft work?	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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which has most military use?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Samoyed vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs South Russian Ovcharka Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which has most puppies?	4-6 puppies	5-10 puppies	3-5 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Any breeding differences?	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding intervals between Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. What's recommended?	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.

Samoyed vs Caucasian Ovcharka vs South Russian Ovcharka Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. How are they classified internationally?	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 Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Samoyed, Caucasian Ovcharka, and South Russian Ovcharka. Which has most recognition?	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 America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service	No data available

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