Samoyed vs Golden Retriever – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Samoyed	Golden Retriever
Origins	Russia	Scotland
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Group	Sled Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	57	3
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Other Names	Samoyedskaya, Bjelkier, Samoiedskaya Sobaka, Nenetskaya Laika, Smiley, Sammy	Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat Coat
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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	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
Price	$1200-$1500	$1000-$2000

General Appearance - Samoyed vs Golden Retriever

Size	Medium	Large
Weight	Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height	Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Samoyed vs Golden Retriever

Coat	Dense	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Colors	Biscuit White Cream	Golden Light
Grooming	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Samoyeds are heavy shedders.	Golden Retrievers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Samoyed vs Golden Retriever

Temperament	Alert Friendly Playful Stubborn Lively Intelligent Sociable	Confident Intelligent Reliable Friendly Kind Trustworthy
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Samoyed's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	Samoyeds are easy to train.	Golden Retrievers are easy to train.
Playfulness	Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Samoyeds are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	Golden Retrievers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Samoyeds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Golden Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Samoyeds are a social breed.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Samoyeds are good watchdogs.	Golden Retrievers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Samoyeds are extremely protective guard dogs.	Golden Retrievers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Samoyeds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Golden Retrievers have a strong 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.	Golden Retrievers tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	Samoyeds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Golden Retrievers 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.	Golden Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Samoyeds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Golden Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all 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.	Golden Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.

Good With - Samoyed vs Golden Retriever

Stranger Friendly	Samoyeds are average friendly towards strangers.	Golden Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Samoyeds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Samoyeds are average friendly towards cats.	Golden Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Samoyeds are dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly	Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Samoyeds are generally with other pets.	Golden Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Samoyeds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Golden Retrievers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.	Yes 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.	Yes 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.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes 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.

Health Factors - Samoyed vs Golden Retriever

Health Issues	The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems	Bloat Diabetes Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Pulmonic Stenosis	Allergies Bloat Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hemangiosarcoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No
Energy Level	Samoyeds are high energy dogs.	Golden Retrievers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Samoyeds need quite a lot of exercise.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Samoyeds don't need too much sleep.	Golden Retrievers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
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.
Stinkiness	Low The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Samoyed is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.

Reproducibility - Samoyed vs Golden Retriever

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	4-6 puppies	5-10 puppies
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