Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | Samoyed | Labrador Retriever |
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Origins | ![]() | ![]() ![]() |
Group | Sled Dogs | Gun Dog |
Popularity Rank | 57 | 1 |
Reviews | 9 | 3 |
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Other Names | Samoyedskaya, Bjelkier, Samoiedskaya Sobaka, Nenetskaya Laika, Smiley, Sammy | Labrador, Lab |
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Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
AKC Group | 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 | 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 |
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 | $1200-$1500 | $1000-$2000 |
General Appearance - Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever
Size | Medium | Large |
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Weight | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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) |
Hair & Care - Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever
Coat | Dense |
Dense Waterproof Hard Short |
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Colors |
Biscuit White Cream |
Yellow Chocolate Black |
Grooming | Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. |
Shedding Level | Samoyeds are heavy shedders. | Labrador Retrievers shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever
Temperament |
Alert Friendly Playful Stubborn Lively Intelligent Sociable |
Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive |
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Intelligent Rank | Smart: Samoyed's has great intelligence. | Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
Trainability | Samoyeds are easy to train. | Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train. |
Playfulness | Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. |
Sensitivity Level | 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 | 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 | Samoyeds are a social breed. | Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction. |
Barking | Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. | Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. |
Watchdog Ability | Samoyeds are good watchdogs. | Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs. |
Territorial | Samoyeds are extremely protective guard dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are average defenders. |
Biting Potential |
Low The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Moderate The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness | 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 | Wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home. | Labrador Retrievers have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive | 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 | Samoyeds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day. | Labrador Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. |
Adaptability | 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 | 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. |
Good With - Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever
Stranger Friendly | Samoyeds are average friendly towards strangers. | Labrador Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs. |
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Child Friendly | Samoyeds are very kid-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly | Samoyeds are average friendly towards cats. | Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly | Samoyeds are dog-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs. |
Office Friendly |
No Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly | Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Pet Friendly | Samoyeds are generally with other pets. | Labrador Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets. |
Good For First Time Owners |
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 |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
Therapy Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Detection Dog or 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. |
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
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. |
Boat Dog |
Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. |
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. |
Health Factors - Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever
Health Issues | 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. |
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Health Problems |
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 |
Life Expectancy | 12-14 years | 10-12 years |
Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
Energy Level | Samoyeds are high energy dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are high energy dogs. |
Exercise Need | Samoyeds need quite a lot of exercise. | Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises. |
Sleeping Need | Samoyeds don't need too much sleep. | Labrador Retrievers don't need too much sleep. |
Avg. daily food consumption | 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 | Average to High. | High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight. |
Weather & Climate |
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 |
Low The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell. |
High The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell. |
Drooling tendency | The Samoyed is a perfect example for low drooling tendency. | The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. |
Reproducibility - Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever
Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
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How often can the have a litter? |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Litter Size | 4-6 puppies | 5-10 puppies |
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