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Name	Samoyed	Keeshond	Schipperke
Origins	Russia	Germany Netherlands	Belgium
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Group	Sled Dogs	Sled Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	57	87	110
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya	Chien Loup Deutscher Wolfsspitz Kees Smiling Dutchman Wolfsspitz Dutch Barge Dog Barge Dog	Spits Spitske Spitzke
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Samoyed or Keeshond or Schipperke? Which is the smallest dog, Samoyed or Keeshond or Schipperke?	Medium	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Samoyed or Keeshond or Keeshond? Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke weight comparison:	Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)	35-45 pounds (15-20 kg)	12-18 pounds (5.5-8 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	40 pounds (17.5 kg)	15 pounds (5.6.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Samoyed or Keeshond or Schipperke? Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke height comparison:	Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (44-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (40-46 cm)	10-13 inches (21-33 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: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 17 inches (43 cm)	11.5 inches (27 cm)

Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Samoyed or Keeshond or Schipperke? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1500	$800-$1000	$600-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Samoyed or Keeshond or Schipperke?	Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Keeshond is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Schipperke is easier than average to get.

Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke intelligence:	Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Very smart: Keeshond is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Very smart: Schipperke is an excellent dog breed. See more.
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Trainability Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke trainability comparison.	Samoyed dogs are easy to train. See more.	Keeshond dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Schipperke dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Samoyed or Keeshond or Schipperke?	Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Keeshond dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Schipperke dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Samoyed or Keeshond or Schipperke? 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.	Keeshond dogs are average defenders. See more.	Schipperke dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Samoyed or Keeshond or Schipperke? Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable	Playful Agile Intelligent Obedient Quick Bright Sturdy	Curious Independent Agile Intelligent Confident Fearless Faithful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Keeshond dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. 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 Keeshond vs Schipperke?	High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Keeshond dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Schipperke dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke social needs comparison:	Samoyed dogs are a social breed. See more.	Keeshond dogs are a social breed. See more.	Schipperke dogs need for social interaction is average. 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.	Keeshond dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	Schipperke 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.	Keeshond 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.	Schipperke 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 Keeshond vs Schipperke Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke playfulness comparison:	Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Keeshonds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Schipperke is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke?	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. See more.	A lot: Keeshond is a particularly loud breed. See more.	Low: The Schipperke barks none to minimal. 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 Keeshond or Schipperke?	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 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 Keeshond indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Schipperke breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke 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.	Keeshond dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Schipperke dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Keeshond or Schipperke?	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.	Keeshond 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 Keeshond vs Schipperke Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke health comparison. Which is the healthier: Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke?	The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Keeshond is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Schipperke is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis	Hip Dysplasia Heart Problems Skin Diseases Kneecap dislocations	No data available
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.	Average The Keeshond should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Schipperke should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke lifespan comparison. How long do Samoyed, Keeshond and Schipperke breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Keeshond: 13 years	13-15 years The average lifespan of Schipperke: 14 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke?	Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Keeshond 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 Keeshond vs Schipperke Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Samoyed or Keeshond or Schipperke?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1 cup dry food a day.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke 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 to High: If you don't pay attention to the Keeshond's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	High: The Schipperke breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke coat comparison:	Dense	Fluffy Dense	Fluffy Soft Thick
Colors What are the original Samoyed, Keeshond and Schipperke color?	Cream White Biscuit	Black Gray Cream Silver	Black Tan Blue Cream Brown Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Samoyed or Keeshond or Schipperke? Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Advanced: The Keeshond requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Easy to groom: The Schipperke doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Samoyed or Keeshond or Schipperke? Samoyed or Keeshond or {name3 shedding:	Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Keeshond dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Schipperke 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 Keeshond or Schipperke?	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.	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 Keeshond vs Schipperke hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No 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 vs Keeshond vs Schipperke?	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Keeshond has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Schipperke 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 Keeshond is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Schipperke is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke Good With Comparison

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

Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke 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.	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 Keeshond or Schipperke? 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.	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.	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 Keeshond vs Schipperke?	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Keeshond breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Schipperke 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 Keeshond vs Schipperke 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 Keeshond and Schipperke have?	4-6 puppies	3-8 puppies	3-7 puppies
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Samoyed vs Keeshond vs Schipperke 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 1930 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1904 as a Non-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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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 Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. 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 Pet Registry, Inc.	No data available

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