Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever Comparison – Which dog is better Samoyedskaya or Labrador?

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Name	Samoyed	Labrador Retriever
Origins	Russia	England Canada
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Group	Sled Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	57	1
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Samoyedskaya, Bjelkier, Samoiedskaya Sobaka, Nenetskaya Laika, Smiley, Sammy	Labrador, Lab
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Samoyed vs Labrador 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 1917 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 Canadian Canine Registry
Price Which is cheaper, Samoyed or Labrador Retriever? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Samoyed and Labrador Retriever?	$1200-$1500	$1000-$2000
Availability	Very frequent	Very frequent

Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Samoyed or Labrador Retriever? Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever size comparison:	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Samoyed or Labrador Retriever? Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever weight comparison:	Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), 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: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Samoyed or Labrador Retriever? Samoyed vs Labrador 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: 21-23 inches (53-58 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: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Waterproof Hard Short
Colors What are the original Samoyed and Labrador Retriever color? Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever color comparison:	Biscuit White Cream	Yellow Chocolate Black
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Samoyed or Labrador Retriever? Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Samoyed or Labrador Retriever? Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever shedding:	Samoyeds are heavy shedders.	Labrador Retrievers shed moderately.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Samoyed or Labrador Retriever?	4-6 weeks Average.	3-4 weeks More often than average.

Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Samoyed or Labrador Retriever? Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Alert Friendly Playful Stubborn Lively Intelligent Sociable	Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive
Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Samoyed or Labrador Retriever smarter? Which is best? Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever intelligence:	Smart: Samoyed's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever trainability comparison. What's the difference between Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever?	Samoyeds are easy to train.	Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train.
Playfulness Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever playfulness comparison:	Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever?	Samoyeds are less sensitive than other dog breeds.	Labrador Retrievers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever?	Samoyeds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Labrador Retrievers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
Social Needs Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever social needs comparison:	Samoyeds are a social breed.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever?	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Samoyed or Labrador Retriever?	Samoyeds are good watchdogs.	Labrador 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.	Labrador 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 Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Samoyed or Labrador 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 Labrador Retriever mouthiness comparison:	Samoyeds have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Labrador 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 Labrador Retriever?	Wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home.	Labrador Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever? Which can be better for hunting?	Samoyeds have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Labrador Retrievers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Samoyed or Labrador 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 Labrador 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.	Labrador Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Labrador 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.	Labrador 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 Labrador Retriever Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Samoyed or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Samoyeds are average friendly towards strangers.	Labrador Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Samoyed or Labrador Retriever?	Samoyeds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Samoyed or Labrador Retriever?	Samoyeds are average friendly towards cats.	Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Samoyed or Labrador Retriever?	Samoyeds are dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever?	Yes Samoyeds are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Labrador Retrievers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn 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 Labrador 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.	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed 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.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever?	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Labrador 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.	Labrador 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 Labrador Retriever Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever?	The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever health problems comparison:	Bloat Diabetes Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Pulmonic Stenosis	Acute Moist Dermatitis Bloat Cataracts Cold Tail Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Myopathy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever?	Average The Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Samoyed and Labrador Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Samoyed and Labrador Retriever?	12-14 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes	No
Energy Level Who has more energy a Samoyed or Labrador Retriever? Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever energy level comparison:	Samoyeds are high energy dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are high energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Samoyed or Labrador Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Samoyeds need quite a lot of exercise.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Samoyed or Labrador Retriever?	Samoyeds don't need too much sleep.	Labrador Retrievers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Samoyed or Labrador Retriever? Does the Samoyed breed eat more than the Labrador Retriever breed?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 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 Labrador Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Samoyed vs Labrador 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 Labrador Retriever?	Low The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	High The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever?	The Samoyed is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.

Samoyed vs Labrador 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 Labrador Retriever have? Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever litter size comparison:	4-6 puppies	5-10 puppies
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