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Name	Samoyed	Golden Retriever
Origins	Russia	Scotland
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Group	Sled Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	57	3
Reviews	13	9
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Samoyedskaya, Bjelkier, Samoiedskaya Sobaka, Nenetskaya Laika, Smiley, Sammy	Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat Coat
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred
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 1925 as a Sporting 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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
Price Which is cheaper, Samoyed or Golden Retriever? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Samoyed and Golden Retriever?	$1200-$1500	$1000-$2000
Availability	Very frequent	Very frequent

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Samoyed or Golden Retriever? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever size comparison:	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Samoyed or Golden Retriever? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever weight comparison:	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 Which dog has a smaller / higher average 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 Which is taller, Samoyed or Golden Retriever? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever height comparison:	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 Which dog has a smaller / higher average 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)

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever coat comparison:	Dense	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight
Colors What are the original Samoyed and Golden Retriever color? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever color comparison:	Biscuit White Cream	Golden Light
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Samoyed or Golden Retriever? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Samoyed or Golden Retriever? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever shedding:	Samoyeds are heavy shedders.	Golden Retrievers shed moderately.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Samoyed or Golden Retriever?	4-6 weeks Average.	2-3 weeks Frequent.

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Samoyed or Golden Retriever? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Friendly Playful Stubborn Lively Intelligent Sociable	Confident Intelligent Reliable Friendly Kind Trustworthy
Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Samoyed or Golden Retriever smarter? Which is best? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever intelligence:	Smart: Samoyed's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability Samoyed vs Golden Retriever trainability comparison. What's the difference between Samoyed vs Golden Retriever?	Samoyeds are easy to train.	Golden Retrievers are easy to train.
Playfulness Samoyed vs Golden Retriever playfulness comparison:	Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Samoyed vs Golden Retriever?	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 Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Samoyed vs Golden Retriever?	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 Samoyed vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:	Samoyeds are a social breed.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Samoyed vs Golden Retriever?	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Samoyed or Golden Retriever?	Samoyeds are good watchdogs.	Golden Retrievers are average watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Samoyeds are extremely protective guard dogs.	Golden Retrievers are average defenders.
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 Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Samoyed or Golden Retriever?	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever mouthiness comparison:	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 Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Samoyed vs Golden Retriever?	Wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home.	Golden Retrievers tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Samoyed vs Golden Retriever? Which can be better for hunting?	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 Which dog is more apartment friendly Samoyed or Golden Retriever?	Nem a legjobb választás Samoyed, ha lakásban szeretnéd tartani, ugyanakkor alapos lemozgatással, napi többszöri sétával tolerálják a benti körülményeket is, így megoldható Samoyed tartása lakásban.	Nem ajánlott lakásban tartani Golden Retriever kutyafajtát.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	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 Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Golden Retriever?	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.

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Samoyed or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Samoyeds are average friendly towards strangers.	Golden Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Samoyed or Golden Retriever?	Samoyeds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Samoyed or Golden Retriever?	Samoyeds are average friendly towards cats.	Golden Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Samoyed or Golden Retriever?	Samoyeds are dog-friendly dogs.	Golden Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Samoyed vs Golden Retriever?	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 Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Samoyed or Golden Retriever? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Samoyed vs Golden Retriever?	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Samoyeds are generally with other pets.	Golden Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.
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.

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Samoyed vs Golden Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Samoyed vs Golden Retriever?	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 Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Samoyed vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:	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
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Samoyed vs Golden Retriever?	Average The Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy Samoyed vs Golden Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Samoyed and Golden Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Samoyed and Golden Retriever?	12-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic Samoyed vs Golden Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes	No
Energy Level Who has more energy a Samoyed or Golden Retriever? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever energy level comparison:	Samoyeds are high energy dogs.	Golden Retrievers are high energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Samoyed vs Golden Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Samoyed or Golden Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Samoyeds need quite a lot of exercise.	Golden Retrievers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Samoyed or Golden Retriever?	Samoyeds don't need too much sleep.	Golden Retrievers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Samoyed or Golden Retriever? Does the Samoyed breed eat more than the Golden Retriever breed?	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 / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Samoyed vs Golden Retriever?	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 Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Samoyed or Golden Retriever?	Low The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Samoyed vs Golden Retriever?	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.

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
Litter Frequency	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 Golden Retriever have? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever litter size comparison:	4-6 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Samoyed
Mar 24, 2020, 3:44:26 AM:
Samoyed is a cutest dog ever
golden retriever
Oct 20, 2020, 3:11:37 AM:
golden retriever is a cute dog
Tejinder
Apr 4, 2021, 11:13:19 PM:
A good review