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Samoyed vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bjelkier or Mini Aussie or English Beagle? Find the right dog for you

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Name Samoyed Miniature Australian Shepherd Beagle
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Group Sled Dogs Pastoral / Herding Dogs Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle breeds.
Bjelkier
Nenetskaya Laika
Sammy
Samoiedskaya Sobaka
Smiley
Samoyedskaya
Mini Aussie
Mini Aussie Shepherd
Mini Australian Shepherd
Miniature Aussie Shepherd
North American Shepherd
North American Miniature Australian Shepherd
English Beagle
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Samoyed vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Medium Small
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg) 20–40 pounds (9-18 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) 30 pounds (13.5 kg) Male: 23.5 pounds (10.5 kg), Female: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Samoyed or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle? Samoyed vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle height comparison:
Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm) 13–18 inches (33-46 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) 15.5 inches (39.5 cm) Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Samoyed vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Find price differences between these breeds.
$1200-$1500 $1000-$2000 $500-$800
Availability
Which is easier to get, Samoyed or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle?
Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.
Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a commonly available dog breed.
Very frequent: The Beagle is quite easy to get.

Samoyed vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which breed ranks highest?
Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence.
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Smart: The Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have great intelligence.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which is easiest to train?
Samoyed dogs are easy to train.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very easy to train.
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Beagle dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which breed is most alert?
Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Beagle dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which breed is most protective?
Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Beagle dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Samoyed vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Sociable
Active
Loving
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Good-natured
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.
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Sensitive: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Samoyed vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle?
High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Beagle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Samoyed vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle social needs comparison:
Samoyed dogs are a social breed.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are a social breed.
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Beagle dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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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.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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Beagle dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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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.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Beagle dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Samoyed vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
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A lot: Beagle is a particularly loud breed.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
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The Beagle is a highly playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which adapts best to small spaces?
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 Miniature Australian Shepherd indoors.
It is not recommended to keep the Beagle breed in the home.

Samoyed vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which breed is most flexible?
Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Miniature Australian Shepherd 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.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Miniature Australian Shepherd 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.
Miniature Australian Shepherd 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which has lowest bite risk?

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Miniature Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Beagle has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which uses mouth most during play?
Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Beagle dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Miniature Australian Shepherd bite force: Ordinary.

Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽

Beagle bite force: Weak.

Samoyed vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which breed lives longest?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years
9-13 years
The average lifespan of Miniature Australian Shepherd: 11 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Beagle: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers cold weather
The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Miniature Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which has fewer health issues?
The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Miniature Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Beagle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Vet Care Frequency
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 Miniature Australian Shepherd should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Beagle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Samoyed vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Diabetes
Pulmonic Stenosis
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Drug Sensitivity
Retinal Dysplasia
Glaucoma
Juvenile Cataracts
Iris Coloboma
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Intervertebral Disk Disease
Cherry Eye
Distichiasis
Glaucoma
Beagle Dwarfism
Chinese Beagle Syndrome

Samoyed vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which breed is most active?
Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are high-energy dogs.
Beagle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Samoyed vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Samoyed or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs need a lot of exercises.
Beagle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Samoyed or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle?
Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs don't need too much sleep.
Beagle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.

Samoyed vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average risk for obesity.
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High: The Beagle breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which needs most food?
2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 2 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.

Samoyed vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. What colors are available?
Cream
White
Biscuit
Red
Red Merle
White & Black & Tan
Blue Merle
Black
Tan
Red
White
Tricolor
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which requires most maintenance?
Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Miniature Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Beagle requires minimal grooming.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which drools least?
The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Miniature Australian Shepherd is an average drooler.
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The Beagle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which has least natural smell?

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Miniature Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.

High 🔼

The Beagle has a high chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense Feathered Dense
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which requires most frequent baths?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Samoyed or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle? Samoyed or Miniature Australian Shepherd or {name3 shedding:
Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders.
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Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs shed moderately.
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Beagle dogs shed moderately.
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Samoyed vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which is best with kids?
Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Beagle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are generally with other pets.
Beagle dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Samoyed or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle? Which dog is more friendly?
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Beagle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Samoyed or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle?
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Miniature Australian Shepherd dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Beagle dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Samoyed or Miniature Australian Shepherd or Beagle?
Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Miniature Australian Shepherd 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 Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle?
Yes
Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Miniature Australian Shepherd 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
Miniature Australian Shepherd 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.
Miniature Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Beagles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Samoyed vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which is best suited for service work?

Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Yes

This breed makes good as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which excels in therapy work?

Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Miniature Australian Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Yes

Beagle breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which has most military use?

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 Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which has most puppies?
4-6 puppies 2-6 puppies 2-14 puppies, average 7
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. What's recommended?

Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Once a year.

More frequent breeding is not healthy.
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Samoyed vs Miniature Australian Shepherd vs Beagle Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. How are they classified?
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 Classification
Compare FCI groups for Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. How are they classified internationally?
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.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Samoyed, Miniature Australian Shepherd, and Beagle. Which has most 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
America's Pet Registry
American Canine Association, Inc.
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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