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Compare Samoyed and Chow Chow. Which is better: Samoyed or Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz?
Name | Samoyed | Chow Chow | Japanese Spitz |
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Origins | Russia | China | Japan |
Group | Sled Dogs | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 57 | 76 | 229 |
Reviews | 15 | 6 | 9 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? |
Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya |
Chowdren Chow | Nihon Supittsu |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Samoyed or Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz? Which is the smallest dog, Samoyed or Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz? | Medium | Medium | Small |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Samoyed or Chow Chow or Chow Chow? Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz weight comparison: | Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg) | 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg) | 11-20 pounds (5-10 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) | 57.5 pounds (26 kg) | 15.5 pounds (7.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Samoyed or Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz? Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz height comparison: | Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm) | Male: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm) | 12-15 inches (30-38 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) | 20 inches (51 cm) | 13.5 inches (34 cm) |
Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Samoyed or Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz? Which is more expensive? | $1200-$1500 | $600-$800 | $500-$800 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Samoyed or Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz? | Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Chow Chow is quite easy to get. | Average: The Japanese Spitz is a commonly available dog breed. |
Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz intelligence: | Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. | Low: The Chow Chow is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. |
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Trainability
Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz trainability comparison. | Samoyed dogs are easy to train. | A slightly harder to train than average. | Japanese Spitz dogs are quite easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Samoyed or Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz? | Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. | Chow Chow dogs are average watchdogs. | Japanese Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Samoyed or Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz?
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. | Chow Chow dogs are average defenders. | Japanese Spitz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Samoyed or Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz? Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz behavior/temperament comparison: |
Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable |
Aloof Independent Protective Intelligent Loyal Quiet Detached |
Playful Intelligent Affectionate Loyal Proud Companionable |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. | Chow Chow dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. | Japanese Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz? | High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Slightly Below Average: Chow Chow dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. | High: Japanese Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz social needs comparison: | Samoyed dogs are a social breed. | Chow Chow dogs are kinda antisocial. | Japanese Spitz dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
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. | Chow Chow dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Japanese Spitz dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. |
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. | Chow Chow dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Japanese Spitz dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz playfulness comparison: | Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Chow Chows are not the most playful dog breed. | The Japanese Spitz is a highly playful breed. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz? | Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. | Low: The Chow Chow barks none to minimal. | A lot: Japanese Spitz is a particularly loud breed. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Samoyed or Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz? | 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 Chow Chow indoors. | Very house-friendly dog the Japanese Spitz breed. |
Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz 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. | Chow Chow dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Japanese Spitz dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz? | 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. | Chow Chow dogs handle alone time quite well. | Japanese Spitz dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Samoyed or Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Chow Chow bite force: Ordinary. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Japanese Spitz bite force: Weak. |
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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. | Moderate ⏺ The Chow Chow has an average chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Japanese Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz mouthiness comparison: | Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Chow Chow dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Japanese Spitz dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz health comparison. Which is the healthier: Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz? | The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Chow Chow is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Japanese Spitz 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 Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis | Hip Dysplasia Ectropion |
Patellar Luxation Runny Eyes |
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 Chow Chow should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Average The Japanese Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Life Expectancy
Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz lifespan comparison. How long do Samoyed, Chow Chow and Japanese Spitz breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years |
13-15 years The average lifespan of Chow Chow: 14 years |
10-16 years The average lifespan of Japanese Spitz: 13 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz? | Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers cold weather The Chow Chow can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Japanese Spitz can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. |
Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Samoyed or Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz?
Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz energy level comparison: | Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs. | Chow Chow dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Japanese Spitz dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Samoyed or Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Chow Chow dogs exercise need is minimal. | Japanese Spitz dogs have an average exercise need. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Samoyed or Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz? | Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep. | Chow Chow dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Japanese Spitz dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. |
Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Samoyed or Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz? | 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz weight gain potential comparison: | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Chow Chow's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Low to Average: The Japanese Spitz has a low to the average risk for obesity. |
Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz coat comparison: | Dense | Rough | Thick |
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Colors
What are the original Samoyed, Chow Chow and Japanese Spitz color? | Cream White Biscuit |
Black Red Blue Cream Cinnamon | White |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Samoyed or Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz? Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz grooming comparison: | Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Advanced: The Japanese Spitz requires a lot of grooming. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Samoyed or Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz? Samoyed or Chow Chow or {name3 shedding: | Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. | Chow Chow dogs shed above average. | Japanese Spitz dogs shed moderately. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Samoyed or Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 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. |
Hypoallergenic
Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz 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 Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz? | Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Chow Chow has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Japanese Spitz 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 Chow Chow is an average drooler. | The Japanese Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets. | Chow Chow dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Japanese Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Samoyed or Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz? Which dog is more friendly? | Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Chow Chow dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. | Japanese Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Samoyed or Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz? | Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Chow Chow dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Japanese Spitz dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Samoyed or Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz? | Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Chow Chow dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Japanese Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Samoyed or Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz? | Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Chow Chow dogs are not dog-friendly. | Japanese Spitz dogs are dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz? |
Yes Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
No Chow Chow dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Japanese Spitz 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 Chow Chow is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Japanese Spitz 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. | Chow Chows are not the best breed for elderly people. | Japanese Spitzs are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz 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. | Not really This breed generally not used 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 Chow Chow or Japanese Spitz? Which is better for autism? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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. | 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 Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz? | Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Chow Chow breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Japanese Spitz 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. | 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 Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz 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 Chow Chow and Japanese Spitz have? | 4-6 puppies | 3-6 puppies | 1-6 puppies |
Samoyed vs Chow Chow vs Japanese Spitz 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 1903 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds 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 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 Kennel Club of Great Britain American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club |
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