Samoyed vs Goldendoodle Comparison – Which dog is better Bjelkier or Curly Retriever?

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Name	Samoyed	Goldendoodle
Origins	Russia	United States Canada
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Group	Sled Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya	Curly Retriever Goldenpoo Curly Golden
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Samoyed vs Goldendoodle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Cross Breed

Samoyed vs Goldendoodle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Samoyed or Goldendoodle? Is the Samoyed bigger than the Goldendoodle breed? Is a Samoyed smaller than a Goldendoodle?	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Samoyed or Goldendoodle? Samoyed vs Goldendoodle weight comparison:	Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)	Miniature: 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)Standard: 45-100 pounds (20-45 kg), Medium: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	Miniature: 22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)Standard: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Medium: 37.5 pounds (17 kg)
Height Which is taller, Samoyed or Goldendoodle? Is a Samoyed taller than a Goldendoodle?	Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)	13-24 inches (33-61 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)	18.5 inches (47 cm)

Samoyed vs Goldendoodle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Samoyed or Goldendoodle? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Samoyed and Goldendoodle?	$1200-$1500	$600-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Samoyed or Goldendoodle?	Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Samoyed vs Goldendoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Samoyed or Goldendoodle smarter? Which is best? Samoyed vs Goldendoodle 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.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Samoyed vs Goldendoodle trainability comparison. What's the difference between Samoyed vs Goldendoodle?	Samoyed dogs are easy to train. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs are very easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Samoyed or Goldendoodle?	Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Samoyed or Goldendoodle? 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.	Goldendoodle dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Samoyed vs Goldendoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Samoyed or Goldendoodle? Samoyed vs Goldendoodle behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable	Energetic Intelligent Friendly Trainable
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Samoyed vs Goldendoodle?	Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. 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 Goldendoodle?	High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Goldendoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Samoyed vs Goldendoodle social needs comparison:	Samoyed dogs are a social breed. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Samoyed vs Goldendoodle?	The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Samoyed vs Goldendoodle? Which can be better for hunting?	Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Samoyed vs Goldendoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Samoyed vs Goldendoodle playfulness comparison:	Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Goldendoodle is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Samoyed vs Goldendoodle?	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Goldendoodle barks occasionally. 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 Goldendoodle?	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.	Very house-friendly dog the Goldendoodle breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Samoyed vs Goldendoodle 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.	Goldendoodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Goldendoodle?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Samoyed vs Goldendoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Samoyed or Goldendoodle?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Goldendoodle bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is a Samoyed more dangerous than a Goldendoodle?	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Samoyed vs Goldendoodle mouthiness comparison:	Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Goldendoodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Samoyed vs Goldendoodle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Samoyed vs Goldendoodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Samoyed vs Goldendoodle?	The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Samoyed vs Goldendoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Goldendoodle health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Addison's Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Samoyed vs Goldendoodle?	Average The Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Goldendoodle 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 Goldendoodle lifespan comparison. How long do Samoyed and Goldendoodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Samoyed and Goldendoodle?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years	9-15 years The average lifespan of Goldendoodle: 12 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Samoyed vs Goldendoodle?	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.

Samoyed vs Goldendoodle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Samoyed or Goldendoodle? Samoyed vs Goldendoodle energy level comparison:	Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.	Goldendoodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Samoyed vs Goldendoodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Samoyed or Goldendoodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Goldendoodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Samoyed or Goldendoodle?	Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.	Goldendoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Samoyed vs Goldendoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Samoyed or Goldendoodle? Does the Samoyed breed eat more than the Goldendoodle breed?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Samoyed vs Goldendoodle 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 Goldendoodle has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Samoyed vs Goldendoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Samoyed vs Goldendoodle coat comparison:	Dense	Curly Wavy Smooth Straight
Colors What are the original Samoyed and Goldendoodle color? Samoyed vs Goldendoodle color comparison:	Cream White Biscuit	Black Gray Red White Brown Yellow
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Samoyed or Goldendoodle? Samoyed vs Goldendoodle grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. 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 Goldendoodle? Do Samoyed dogs shed more than Goldendoodle dogs?	Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Goldendoodle 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 Goldendoodle?	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.
Hypoallergenic Samoyed vs Goldendoodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Samoyed or Goldendoodle?	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Samoyed vs Goldendoodle?	The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Goldendoodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Samoyed vs Goldendoodle Good With Comparison

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

Samoyed vs Goldendoodle 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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Samoyed or Goldendoodle? 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.
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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.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Samoyed vs Goldendoodle?	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Goldendoodle 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.
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.

Samoyed vs Goldendoodle Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Samoyed and Goldendoodle have? Samoyed vs Goldendoodle litter size comparison:	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Samoyed vs Goldendoodle Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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.	Not recognized by FCI.
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	Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry

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