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Name	Samoyed	Labrador Retriever	Chow Chow
Origins	Russia	England Canada	China
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Group	Sled Dogs	Gun Dog	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	57	1	76
Reviews	11	3	2
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Other Names	Samoyedskaya, Bjelkier, Samoiedskaya Sobaka, Nenetskaya Laika, Smiley, Sammy	Labrador, Lab	Chow, Chowdren
Breed Type	Purebred	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.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1903 as a Non-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.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds 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	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
Price	$1200-$1500	$1000-$2000	$600-$800

General Appearance - Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow

Size	Medium	Large	Medium
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)	45-70 pounds (20-32 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)	57.5 pounds (26 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)	Male: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 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)	20 inches (51 cm)

Hair & Care - Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow

Coat	Dense	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Rough
Colors	Biscuit White Cream	Yellow Chocolate Black	Cinnamon Red Blue Cream Black
Grooming	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Samoyeds are heavy shedders.	Labrador Retrievers shed moderately.	Chow Chows shed above average.

Characteristics - Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow

Temperament	Alert Friendly Playful Stubborn Lively Intelligent Sociable	Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive	Aloof Loyal Intelligent Detached Independent Quiet Protective
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Samoyed's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Low: The Chow Chow if one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Samoyeds are easy to train.	Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train.	Chow Chows aren't famous for their trainability.
Playfulness	Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.	Chow Chows are not the most playful dog 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.	Chow Chows are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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.	Chow Chows may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
Social Needs	Samoyeds are a social breed.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.	Chow Chows are kinda antisocial.
Barking	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.	Low: The Chow Chow barks none to minimal.
Watchdog Ability	Samoyeds are good watchdogs.	Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs.	Chow Chows are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Samoyeds are extremely protective guard dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are average defenders.	Chow Chows 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.	Moderate The Chow Chow 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.	Chow Chows 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.	Chow Chows tend to escape less than other breeds.
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.	Chow Chows 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.	Chow Chows are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Samoyeds adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Labrador Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Chow Chows don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different 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.	Chow Chows handle alone time quite well.
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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.

Good With - Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow

Stranger Friendly	Samoyeds are average friendly towards strangers.	Labrador Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.	Chow Chows are not stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Samoyeds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Chow Chows are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Samoyeds are average friendly towards cats.	Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.	Chow Chows are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Samoyeds are dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Chow Chows are not dog-friendly.
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.	No Chow Chow 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.	Chow Chows are not the best breed for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Samoyeds are generally with other pets.	Labrador Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.	Chow Chows usually don’t get on well with 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.	No Chow Chows 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.	Not really This breed generally not used 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.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.	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.
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.	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.
Boat Dog	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Chow Chow breed usually doesn't like 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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow

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.	The Chow Chow is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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	Ectropion Hip Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	10-12 years	13-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No	No
Energy Level	Samoyeds are high energy dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are high energy dogs.	Chow Chows have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	Samoyeds need quite a lot of exercise.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises.	Chow Chows exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Samoyeds don't need too much sleep.	Labrador Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	Chow Chows like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
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.	4 to 5 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.	Average to High.
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.	Prefers cold weather The Chow Chow can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	High The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Chow Chow has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Samoyed is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.	The Chow Chow is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Samoyed vs Labrador Retriever vs Chow Chow

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-6 puppies	5-10 puppies	3-6 puppies
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