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Name	Samoyed	Indian Spitz (Greater)	Beagle
Origins	Russia	India	England
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Group	Sled Dogs	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	57	403	6
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya	Greater Indian Spitz	English Beagle
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Samoyed or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Beagle? Which is the smallest dog, Samoyed or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Beagle?	Medium	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Samoyed or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Indian Spitz (Greater)? Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle weight comparison:	Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)	26–44 pounds (12–20 kg)	Male: 22-25 pounds (10-11 kg), Female: 20-23 pounds (9-10 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	35 pounds (16 kg)	Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Samoyed or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Beagle? Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle height comparison:	Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)	14–18 inches (35–45 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 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)	16 inches (40 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Samoyed or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Beagle? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1500	Unknown	$500-$800
Availability Which is easier to get, Samoyed or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Beagle?	Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.	Average: The Indian Spitz (Greater) is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.

Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle intelligence:	Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Indian Spitz (Greater) is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle trainability comparison.	Samoyed dogs are easy to train. See more.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Beagle dogs are easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Samoyed or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Beagle?	Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Samoyed or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Beagle? 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.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are average defenders. See more.	Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Samoyed or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Beagle? Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable	Active Playful Intelligent Loyal Kind Athletic Communicative	Loving Independent Intelligent Friendly Lively Gentle Sweet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. 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 Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle?	High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle social needs comparison:	Samoyed dogs are a social breed. See more.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are a social breed. See more.	Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. 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.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle playfulness comparison:	Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Indian Spitz (Greater) is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Beagle is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle?	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Indian Spitz (Greater) is a particularly loud breed. See more.	A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed. 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 Indian Spitz (Greater) or Beagle?	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 Indian Spitz (Greater) breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle 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.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Beagle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Beagle?	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.	Indian Spitz (Greater) 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.	Beagle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Samoyed or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Beagle?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Indian Spitz (Greater) bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Beagle bite force: Weak.
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.	Low 🔽 The Indian Spitz (Greater) has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle mouthiness comparison:	Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Beagle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle?	The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Indian Spitz (Greater)s are commonly healthy dogs.	The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Intervertebral Disk Disease Cherry Eye Distichiasis Glaucoma Beagle Dwarfism Chinese Beagle Syndrome
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 Indian Spitz (Greater) should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle lifespan comparison. How long do Samoyed, Indian Spitz (Greater) and Beagle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Indian Spitz (Greater): 14 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle?	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 Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Samoyed or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Beagle?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 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 Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle 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.	Low: The Indian Spitz (Greater) has good luck with genetics. See more.	High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle coat comparison:	Dense	Thick	Dense
Colors What are the original Samoyed, Indian Spitz (Greater) and Beagle color?	Cream White Biscuit	White Brown Black & White	Black Tan Red White Tricolor
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Samoyed or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Beagle? Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Indian Spitz (Greater) requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Samoyed or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Beagle? Samoyed or Indian Spitz (Greater) or {name3 shedding:	Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs shed moderately. See more.	Beagle 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 Indian Spitz (Greater) or Beagle?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle 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 Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle?	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Indian Spitz (Greater) has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Beagle has a high 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 Indian Spitz (Greater) is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are generally with other pets.	Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Samoyed or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Beagle? Which dog is more friendly?	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are 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 Indian Spitz (Greater) or Beagle?	Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Samoyed or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Beagle?	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Samoyed or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Beagle?	Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Beagle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle?	Yes Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Indian Spitz (Greater) dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Beagle 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 Indian Spitz (Greater) is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Beagle 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.	Indian Spitz (Greater)s are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle 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.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Samoyed or Indian Spitz (Greater) or Beagle? 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.	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.	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.
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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle?	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Indian Spitz (Greater) breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Beagle breed usually likes 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.	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.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle 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 Indian Spitz (Greater) and Beagle have?	4-6 puppies	1-5 puppies	2-14 puppies, average 7
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Samoyed vs Indian Spitz (Greater) vs Beagle 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.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound 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.	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds 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	No data available	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

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