Samoyed vs German Spitz vs Volpino Italiano – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Samoyed	German Spitz	Volpino Italiano
Origins	Russia	Germany	Italy
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Group	Sled Dogs	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	57	344	213
Reviews	9	1	0
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Other Names	Samoyedskaya, Bjelkier, Samoiedskaya Sobaka, Nenetskaya Laika, Smiley, Sammy	Deutscher Spitz	Cane de Quirinale, Florentine Spitz, Italian Spitz, Volpino
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	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 Group	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 European Spitz section.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.
Breed 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	Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Foundation Stock Service North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc.	No set
Price	$1200-$1500	$800-$1000	$600-$800

General Appearance - Samoyed vs German Spitz vs Volpino Italiano

Size	Medium	Small Medium	Small
Weight	Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)	Male: 24-33 pounds (11-15 kg), Female: 18-27 pounds (8-12 kg)	9-14 pounds (4–6 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 28.5 pounds (13 kg), Female: 22.5 pounds (10 kg)	11.5 pounds (4–6 kg)
Height	Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)	Male: 19-23 inches (48-58 cm), Female: 15-19 inches (38-48 cm)	9.5-12 inches (24–30 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)	Male: 21 inches (53 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	9.8.5 inches (24–30 cm)

Hair & Care - Samoyed vs German Spitz vs Volpino Italiano

Coat	Dense	Dense Straight	Fluffy
Colors	Biscuit White Cream	White Orange Black Tricolor	Fawn Red Champagne Honey White Black
Grooming	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.	Advanced: The German Spitz requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Volpino Italiano requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Samoyeds are heavy shedders.	German Spitzs shed above average.	Volpino Italianos shed moderately.

Characteristics - Samoyed vs German Spitz vs Volpino Italiano

Temperament	Alert Friendly Playful Stubborn Lively Intelligent Sociable	Devoted Lively Attentive Trainable Independent	Active Playful Affectionate Lively Watchful
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Samoyed's has great intelligence.	Very smart: German Spitz is an excellent dog breed.	Average: Volpino Italiano's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Samoyeds are easy to train.	German Spitzs are easy to train.	Volpino Italianos are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The German Spitz is a playful breed.	The Volpino Italiano is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Samoyeds are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	German Spitzs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Samoyeds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	German Spitzs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Volpino Italianos are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Samoyeds are a social breed.	German Spitzs need for social interaction is average.	Volpino Italianos are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.	Average to high: The German Spitz is a vocal breed.	Average to high: The Volpino Italiano is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Samoyeds are good watchdogs.	German Spitzs are one of the best watchdogs.	Volpino Italianos are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Samoyeds are extremely protective guard dogs.	German Spitzs are average defenders.	Volpino Italianos are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The German Spitz has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Volpino Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Samoyeds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	German Spitzs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Volpino Italianos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home.	German Spitzs have average wanderlust potential.	Volpino Italianos have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Samoyeds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	German Spitzs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Volpino Italianos 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.
Apartment Friendly	Samoyeds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	German Spitzs are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Volpino Italianos are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Samoyeds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	German Spitzs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Volpino Italianos adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Samoyeds 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.	Volpino Italianos 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.
Fighting 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.

Good With - Samoyed vs German Spitz vs Volpino Italiano

Stranger Friendly	Samoyeds are average friendly towards strangers.	German Spitzs are average friendly towards strangers.	Volpino Italianos are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Samoyeds are very kid-friendly dogs.	German Spitzs are kid-friendly dogs.	Volpino Italianos are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Samoyeds are average friendly towards cats.	German Spitzs are average friendly towards cats.	Volpino Italianos are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Samoyeds are dog-friendly dogs.	German Spitzs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Volpino Italianos are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Spitz is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Volpino Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	German Spitzs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Volpino Italianos are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Samoyeds are generally with other pets.	German Spitzs are generally with other pets.	Volpino Italianos are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Samoyeds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No German Spitzs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Volpino Italianos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
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.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really German Spitz breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Volpino Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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.

Health Factors - Samoyed vs German Spitz vs Volpino Italiano

Health Issues	The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	German Spitzs are commonly healthy dogs.	Volpino Italianos tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Bloat Diabetes Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Pulmonic Stenosis	Dental Problems Luxating Patella Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No set
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	13-14 years	14-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No	No
Energy Level	Samoyeds are high energy dogs.	German Spitzs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Volpino Italianos have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Samoyeds need quite a lot of exercise.	German Spitzs need quite a lot of exercise.	Volpino Italianos have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Samoyeds don't need too much sleep.	German Spitzs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Volpino Italianos sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1/2 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Low to Average.	Low to Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Low The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The German Spitz has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Volpino Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Samoyed is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The German Spitz is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Volpino Italiano is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Samoyed vs German Spitz vs Volpino Italiano

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	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	4-6 puppies	2-4 puppies	4-6 puppies
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