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Name	Samoyed	Finnish Spitz	Finnish Lapphund
Origins	Russia	Finland	Finland
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Group	Sled Dogs	Companion Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya	Finnish Hunting Dog Finnish Spets Finsk Spets Loulou Finois Suomalainen Pystykorva Suomenpystykorva Barking Bird Dog	Suomenlapinkoira Lapinkoira
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Samoyed or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund? Which is the smallest dog, Samoyed or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund?	Medium	Medium	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Samoyed or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Spitz? Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund weight comparison:	Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)	31-35 pounds (14-16 kg)	37-42 pounds (17-19 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	33 pounds (15 kg)	39.5 pounds (18 kg)
Height Which is taller, Samoyed or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund? Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund height comparison:	Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)	15-20 inches (38-51 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 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)	17.5 inches (44.5 cm)	Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm)

Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Samoyed or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1500	$500-$700	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Samoyed or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund?	Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Finnish Spitz is easier than average to get.	Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.

Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund intelligence:	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.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund trainability comparison.	Samoyed dogs are easy to train. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are easy to train. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Samoyed or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund?	Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Samoyed or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund? 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.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average defenders. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Samoyed or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund? Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable	Playful Independent Happy Intelligent Loyal Vocal	Courageous Friendly Keen Calm Faithful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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 Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund?	High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Finnish Spitz dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Finnish Lapphund dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund social needs comparison:	Samoyed dogs are a social breed. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs are a social breed. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average. 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.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Spitz is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund is strong enough to escape from home. 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.	Finnish Spitz 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.	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund playfulness comparison:	Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Finnish Spitz is a playful breed. See more.	The Finnish Lapphund is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund?	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Finnish Spitz is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed. 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 Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund?	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.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Finnish Spitz breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund 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.	Average: Finnish Spitz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Finnish Lapphund dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund?	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.	Finnish Spitz 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.

Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Samoyed or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Spitz bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Finnish Lapphund bite force: Ordinary.
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 Finnish Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund mouthiness comparison:	Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund health comparison. Which is the healthier: Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund?	The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Finnish Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.	Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis	Eye Problems Joint Problems Epilepsy	No data available
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.	Rare The Finnish Spitz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Frequent The Finnish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund lifespan comparison. How long do Samoyed, Finnish Spitz and Finnish Lapphund 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 Finnish Spitz: 13 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund?	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 Finnish Spitz can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Samoyed or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund? Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund energy level comparison:	Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are high-energy dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Samoyed or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Finnish Spitz dogs need a lot of exercises.	Finnish Lapphund dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Samoyed or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund?	Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.	Finnish Spitz dogs don't need too much sleep.	Finnish Lapphund dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Samoyed or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup 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 Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund 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 Finnish Spitz has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Thick Double	Fluffy
Colors What are the original Samoyed, Finnish Spitz and Finnish Lapphund color?	Cream White Biscuit	Red Gold	Black Tan Cream Brown Sable Wolf Blonde
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Samoyed or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund? Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Finnish Spitz requires average grooming effort. 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 Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund? Samoyed or Finnish Spitz or {name3 shedding:	Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Finnish Spitz dogs shed moderately. See more.	Finnish Lapphund 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 Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund?	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.
Hypoallergenic Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund 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 Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund?	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Finnish Lapphund 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 Finnish Spitz is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Finnish Lapphund is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.	Finnish Spitz dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Samoyed or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund? Which dog is more friendly?	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Finnish Lapphund 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 Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund?	Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Samoyed or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund?	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Finnish Spitz dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Samoyed or Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund?	Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Finnish Spitz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund?	Yes Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Finnish Spitz dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Finnish Lapphund 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.	Yes Finnish Spitz is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Finnish Lapphund 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.	Finnish Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Finnish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund 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.	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 Finnish Spitz or Finnish Lapphund? 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.	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.	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 Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund?	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Finnish Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Finnish Lapphund 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.	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund 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 Finnish Spitz and Finnish Lapphund have?	4-6 puppies	3-6 puppies	2-9 puppies
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Samoyed vs Finnish Spitz vs Finnish Lapphund 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 1991 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Hunting Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders 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 Kennel Club Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club	No data available

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