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Samoyed vs Poodle vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bjelkier or Barbone or Cardi? Find the right dog for you

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Name Samoyed Poodle Cardigan Welsh Corgi
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi breeds.
Bjelkier
Nenetskaya Laika
Sammy
Samoiedskaya Sobaka
Smiley
Samoyedskaya
Barbone
Caniche
Chien Canne
Grosse Pudel
French Poodle
Cardi
Cardigan
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Samoyed vs Poodle vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Which breed is the largest?
Medium Medium Medium
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg) Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) Male: 25-30 pounds (11-14 kg), Female: 25-30 pounds (11-14 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) Male: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Samoyed or Poodle or Cardigan Welsh Corgi? Samoyed vs Poodle vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi height comparison:
Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm) 15 inches (38 cm) or more Male: 10-13 inches (25-33 cm), Female: 10-13 inches (25-33 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 inches (38 cm) or more Male: 11.5 inches (29 cm), Female: 11.5 inches (29 cm)

Samoyed vs Poodle vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Find price differences between these breeds.
$1200-$1500 $1000-$1500 $1000-$1300
Availability
Which is easier to get, Samoyed or Poodle or Cardigan Welsh Corgi?
Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is quite easy to get.

Samoyed vs Poodle vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Which breed ranks highest?
Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence.
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Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Very smart: Cardigan Welsh Corgi is an excellent dog breed.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Which is easiest to train?
Samoyed dogs are easy to train.
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Poodle dogs are easy to train.
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Which breed is most alert?
Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs.
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Poodle dogs are good watchdogs.
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are good watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Which breed is most protective?
Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are average defenders.
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Samoyed vs Poodle vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Sociable
Active
Alert
Intelligent
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual
Active
Alert
Intelligent
Affectionate
Devoted
Gentle
Companionable
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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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 Poodle vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi?
High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Samoyed vs Poodle vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi social needs comparison:
Samoyed dogs are a social breed.
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Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs need for social interaction is average.
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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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Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs have average wanderlust potential.
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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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Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Samoyed vs Poodle vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Which breed is most vocal?
Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed.
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Average: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi barks occasionally.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Which breed is most playful?
Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Poodle is a playful breed.
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The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a playful breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. 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.
Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed.
Very house-friendly dog the Cardigan Welsh Corgi breed.

Samoyed vs Poodle vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Which breed is most flexible?
Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Poodle or Cardigan Welsh Corgi?
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.
Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Samoyed vs Poodle vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Which has lowest bite risk?

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The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.

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The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

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

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Poodle bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Cardigan Welsh Corgi bite force: Ordinary.

Samoyed vs Poodle vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Which breed lives longest?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Cardigan Welsh Corgi: 13 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. 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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Tolerates warm and cold weather
Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur.
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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. 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 Poodle is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Cardigan Welsh Corgis tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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 Poodle should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Cardigan Welsh Corgi should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Samoyed vs Poodle vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Poodle vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Diabetes
Pulmonic Stenosis
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Legg-perthes Disease
Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Sebaceous Adenitis
Ear Infections
Addison's Disease
Cushing's Syndrome
Runny Eyes
Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd)
Neonatal Encephalopathy (news)
Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
Premature Graying
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Epilepsy
Intervertebral Disk Disease
Retinal Dysplasia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Cystinuria

Samoyed vs Poodle vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Which breed is most active?
Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.
Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Samoyed vs Poodle vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Samoyed or Poodle or Cardigan Welsh Corgi? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Samoyed or Poodle or Cardigan Welsh Corgi?
Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.
Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

Samoyed vs Poodle vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. 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 to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Cardigan Welsh Corgi's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Which needs most food?
2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.

Samoyed vs Poodle vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. What colors are available?
Cream
White
Biscuit
Black
Gray
Red
Blue
Cream
White
Silver
Brown
Fawn
Beige
Apricot
Blue & Merle & White
Sable & White
Red & White
Black & White
Brindle & White
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Which requires most maintenance?
Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Average: The Cardigan Welsh Corgi requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Which drools least?
The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Which has least natural smell?

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell.

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The Cardigan Welsh Corgi has a low chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense Curly Fine
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. 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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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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3-4 weeks
More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Samoyed or Poodle or Cardigan Welsh Corgi? Samoyed or Poodle or {name3 shedding:
Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders.
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Poodle dogs shed none to minimal.
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs shed above average.
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Samoyed vs Poodle vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Which is best with kids?
Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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.
Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Samoyed or Poodle or Cardigan Welsh Corgi? Which dog is more friendly?
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Samoyed or Poodle or Cardigan Welsh Corgi?
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Samoyed or Poodle or Cardigan Welsh Corgi?
Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Cardigan Welsh Corgi dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Samoyed vs Poodle vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi?
Yes
Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Poodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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
Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Cardigan Welsh Corgi 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.
Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Cardigan Welsh Corgis are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Samoyed vs Poodle vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Which is best suited for service work?

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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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Which excels in therapy work?

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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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. 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, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. 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.

Not really

This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

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

Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat.
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Not really

Cardigan Welsh Corgi breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. 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, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. 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 Poodle vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. Which has most puppies?
4-6 puppies 2-4 puppies 4-7 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. 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, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. 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 Poodle vs Cardigan Welsh Corgi Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Herding breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. 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 Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section. Not recognized by FCI.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Samoyed, Poodle, and Cardigan Welsh Corgi. 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
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
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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