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Name	Samoyed	Old English Sheepdog	St. Bernard
Origins	Russia	England	Switzerland Italy
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Group	Sled Dogs	Pastoral / Herding Dogs	Working Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard breeds.	Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya	Bobtail	Alpine Mastiff Bernhardiner St. Barnhardshund St. Bernard Saint
Breed Classification How do breed classifications differ between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard? Compare their breeding categories.	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog vs St. Bernard Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Compare size differences between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which breed is the largest?	Medium	Large	Giant
Weight Statistics How do weights compare between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard? Compare adult weight ranges.	Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)	Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg)	110-200 pounds (50-91 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg)	155 pounds (70.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Samoyed or Old English Sheepdog or St. Bernard? Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog vs St. Bernard height comparison:	Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (61-70 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: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (51 cm)	25.5-27.5 inches (65.5 cm)

Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog vs St. Bernard Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy costs for Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Find price differences between these breeds.	$1200-$1500	$1200-$1500	$1500-$1800
Availability Which is easier to get, Samoyed or Old English Sheepdog or St. Bernard?	Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Old English Sheepdog is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The St.

Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog vs St. Bernard Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Compare intelligence levels between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which breed ranks highest?	Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Smart: The Old English Sheepdog dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
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Training Difficulty Compare training difficulty levels between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which is easiest to train?	Samoyed dogs are easy to train. See more.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are easy to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Compare watchdog abilities of Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most alert?	Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	St. See more.
Territorial Protection Compare territorial instincts between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most protective?	Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Old English Sheepdog dogs strongly protect their territory. See more.	St. See more.
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Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog vs St. Bernard Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits How do personalities differ between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard? Compare temperaments.	Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable	Playful Funny Loving Protective Intelligent Sociable Adaptable Bubbly	Independent Happy Friendly Gentle Going Social Quiet
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Old English Sheepdog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: St. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog vs St. Bernard?	High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Old English Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: St. See more.
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Social Needs Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog vs St. Bernard social needs comparison:	Samoyed dogs are a social breed. See more.	Old English Sheepdog dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	St. 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.	Old English Sheepdog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. See more.	St. 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.	Old English Sheepdog dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog vs St. Bernard Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Compare barking frequencies of Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most vocal?	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Old English Sheepdog barks occasionally. See more.	Low: The St. See more.
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Playful Nature Compare playfulness levels between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most playful?	Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Old English Sheepdog is a playful breed. See more.	St. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Compare apartment suitability of Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. 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 Old English Sheepdog 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 St.
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Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog vs St. Bernard Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Compare adaptability between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most flexible?	Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Old English Sheepdog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	St.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Old English Sheepdog or St. Bernard?	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.	Old English Sheepdog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	St.

Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog vs St. Bernard Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Compare biting potential between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which has lowest bite risk?	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Old English Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The St.
Mouthing Tendency Compare mouthing tendencies between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which uses mouth most during play?	Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Old English Sheepdog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	St. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Compare bite forces between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which has the strongest bite?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Old English Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 St.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog vs St. Bernard Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Compare life expectancies of Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which breed lives longest?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Old English Sheepdog: 11 years	8-10 years The average lifespan of St.
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Climate Tolerance Compare weather adaptability between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. 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. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Old English Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even 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.
Health Concerns Compare health problems common in Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. 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 Old English Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
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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 Old English Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The St.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog vs St. Bernard? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog vs St. Bernard health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Deafness Entropion Diabetes Heat Intolerance	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Elbow Dysplasia Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog vs St. Bernard Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Compare energy levels between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which breed is most active?	Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.	Old English Sheepdog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	St.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog vs St. Bernard exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Samoyed or Old English Sheepdog or St. Bernard? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Old English Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need.	St.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Samoyed or Old English Sheepdog or St. Bernard?	Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	St.
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Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog vs St. Bernard Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Compare weight gain tendencies between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. 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. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Old English Sheepdog's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the St. See more.
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Food Consumption Compare food requirements between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which needs most food?	2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog vs St. Bernard Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which is best for allergy sufferers?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors Compare color variations between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. What colors are available?	Cream White Biscuit	Gray Blue White Grizzle Merle	Black Red White Brown Brindle Tricolor
Grooming Requirements Compare grooming needs between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which requires most maintenance?	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Average: The St. See more.
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Drooling Tendency Compare drooling tendencies between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which drools least?	The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Old English Sheepdog is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.	The St. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Compare odor levels between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which has least natural smell?	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Old English Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The St.
Coat Characteristics Compare coat types between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. How do their fur characteristics differ?	Dense	Waterproof Shaggy Double	Dense Rough Smooth
Bathing Needs Compare bathing needs between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which requires most frequent baths?	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.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Samoyed or Old English Sheepdog or St. Bernard? Samoyed or Old English Sheepdog or {name3 shedding:	Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	St. See more.
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Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog vs St. Bernard Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Compare child-friendliness between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which is best with kids?	Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	St.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	St.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Samoyed or Old English Sheepdog or St. Bernard? Which dog is more friendly?	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	St.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Samoyed or Old English Sheepdog or St. Bernard?	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	St.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Samoyed or Old English Sheepdog or St. Bernard?	Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Old English Sheepdog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	St.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog vs St. Bernard?	Yes Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Old English Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No St.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Old English Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No St.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Old English Sheepdogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	St.

Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog vs St. Bernard As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Compare service dog potential between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which is best suited for service work?	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 Work Suitability Compare therapy dog potential between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which excels in therapy work?	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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Compare detection capabilities between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. 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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Compare search and rescue potential between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. 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, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which is best suited for water work?	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Old English Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really St. See more.
Draft Work Capability Compare cart pulling abilities between Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which is best for draft work?	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.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military service history of Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog vs St. Bernard Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare typical litter sizes of Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. Which has most puppies?	4-6 puppies	5-8 puppies	6-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare gestation periods of Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. 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, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. What's recommended?	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.

Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog vs St. Bernard Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC groups for Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. How are they classified?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI groups for Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. How are they classified internationally?	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare breed recognition status of Samoyed, Old English Sheepdog, and St. Bernard. 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	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

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