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Name	Samoyed	Golden Retriever	Great Dane
Origins	Russia	Scotland	Germany
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Group	Sled Dogs	Gun Dog	Working Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya	Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever	Apollo of Dogs Deutsche Dogge Gentle Giant German Mastiff Dane
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Great Dane? Which is the smallest dog, Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Great Dane?	Medium	Large	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane 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)	Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)
Average 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)	Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)
Height Which is taller, Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Great Dane? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane 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)	Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 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)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Great Dane? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1500	$1000-$2000	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Great Dane?	Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane intelligence:	Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane trainability comparison.	Samoyed dogs are easy to train. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. See more.	Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Great Dane?	Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Great Dane? 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.	Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Great Dane? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable	Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy	Loving Intelligent Confident Friendly Devoted Gentle Reserved
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Great Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane?	High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane social needs comparison:	Samoyed dogs are a social breed. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Great Dane dogs are a social breed. 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.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Great Dane dogs have average wanderlust potential. 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.	Golden Retriever 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.	Great Dane 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.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane playfulness comparison:	Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed. See more.
Most Playful Dog Breeds
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane?	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. See more.	Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks. 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 Golden Retriever or Great Dane?	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 recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.	Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane 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.	Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Great Dane?	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.	Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Great Dane 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.

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Great Dane?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.
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.	Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane mouthiness comparison:	Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane health comparison. Which is the healthier: Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane?	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.	Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis	Hip Dysplasia Patent Ductus Arteriosis Cancer Bloat Mitral Valve Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Dilated Cardiomyopathy Persistent Right Aortic Arch Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
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 Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Rare The Great Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane lifespan comparison. How long do Samoyed, Golden Retriever and Great Dane breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years	7-11 years The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane?	Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Great Dane?	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.	8 to 10 cups 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 Golden Retriever vs Great Dane 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.	High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane coat comparison:	Dense	Silky Wavy Shiny Straight	Dense
Colors What are the original Samoyed, Golden Retriever and Great Dane color?	Cream White Biscuit	Golden Light	Black Blue White Fawn Brindle Merle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Great Dane? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Great Dane? Samoyed or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:	Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Great Dane dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Great Dane?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane 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 Golden Retriever vs Great Dane?	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Great Dane 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 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. See more.	The Great Dane drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane Good With Comparison

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

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane 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.	Yes This breed makes good 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 Golden Retriever or Great Dane? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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 Golden Retriever vs Great Dane?	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Great Dane 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.	Yes 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane 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 Golden Retriever and Great Dane have?	4-6 puppies	5-10 puppies	10-15 puppies
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Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Great Dane 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 1925 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working 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.	Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type 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 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 Canadian Canine Registry

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