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Compare Samoyed and Rottweiler. Which is better: Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle?
Name | Samoyed | Rottweiler | Poodle |
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Origins | Russia | Germany | Germany France |
Group | Sled Dogs | Working Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 57 | 8 | 7 |
Reviews | 16 | 13 | 14 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? |
Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya |
Rott Rottie |
Barbone Caniche Chien Canne Grosse Pudel French Poodle |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle? Which is the smallest dog, Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle? | Medium | Large Giant | Medium |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Samoyed or Rottweiler or Rottweiler? Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle weight comparison: | Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg) | Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg) | Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) | Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg) | Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle? Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle height comparison: | Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm) | Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm) | 15 inches (38 cm) or more |
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: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm) | 15 inches (38 cm) or more |
Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle? Which is more expensive? | $1200-$1500 | $1200-$2000 | $1000-$1500 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle? | Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Poodle is quite easy to get. |
Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle intelligence: | Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. | Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
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Trainability
Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle trainability comparison. | Samoyed dogs are easy to train. | Rottweiler dogs are easy to train. | Poodle dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle? | Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. | Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Poodle dogs are good watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle?
Which dog is most likely to protect its owner?
Which is the best dog to use for protection? | Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Poodle dogs strongly protect their territory. |
Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle? Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle behavior/temperament comparison: |
Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable |
Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Fearless Good-natured |
Active Alert Intelligent Trainable Faithful Instinctual |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle? | High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | High: Poodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle social needs comparison: | Samoyed dogs are a social breed. | Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Poodle dogs need a lot of social interaction. |
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. | Rottweiler dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Poodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
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. | Rottweiler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | Poodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle playfulness comparison: | Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Poodle is a playful breed. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle? | Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. | Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. | Average to High: The Poodle is a vocal breed. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle? | 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 Rottweiler indoors. | Very house-friendly dog the Poodle breed. |
Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog? | Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Average: Rottweiler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | Poodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle? | 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. | Rottweiler dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Poodle dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. |
Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rottweiler bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Poodle bite force: Ordinary. |
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Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison: | Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody. | High 🔼 The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle mouthiness comparison: | Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Rottweiler dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Poodle dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle health comparison. Which is the healthier: Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle? | The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Rottweiler 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. |
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Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Aortic Stenosis Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic 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 |
Veterinarian Visits
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 Rottweiler 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. |
Life Expectancy
Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle lifespan comparison. How long do Samoyed, Rottweiler and Poodle breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years |
8-12 years The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years |
11-15 years The average lifespan of Poodle: 13 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle? | Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. |
Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle?
Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle energy level comparison: | Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs. | Rottweiler dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | Poodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need. | Poodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle? | Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep. | Rottweiler dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Poodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle? | 2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 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. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle weight gain potential comparison: | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight. | High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Poodle's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle coat comparison: | Dense | Dense | Curly |
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Colors
What are the original Samoyed, Rottweiler and Poodle color? | Cream White Biscuit |
Black Tan Rust Mahogany |
Black Gray Red Blue Cream White Silver Brown Fawn Beige Apricot |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle? Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle grooming comparison: | Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. | Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle? Samoyed or Rottweiler or {name3 shedding: | Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. | Rottweiler dogs shed moderately. | Poodle dogs shed none to minimal. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Hypoallergenic
Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | Yes See more. | No See more. | Yes See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle? | Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? | The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. | The Rottweiler drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. | The Poodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets. | Rottweiler dogs are generally with other pets. | Poodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle? Which dog is more friendly? | Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Rottweiler dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. | Poodle dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle? | Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Rottweiler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Poodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle? | Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Rottweiler dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Poodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle? | Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Rottweiler dogs are not dog-friendly. | Poodle dogs are dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle? |
Yes Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Rottweiler 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. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Poodle 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. | Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people. | Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Samoyed or Rottweiler or Poodle? Which is better for autism? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog
Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog? | 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 and Rescue Dog (SAR)
Which one could be 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. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle? | Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Yes Poodle breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog
Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Yes 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. |
Fighting Dog / Military 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. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | 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
How many puppies can Samoyed and Rottweiler and Poodle have? | 4-6 puppies | 8-12 puppies | 2-4 puppies |
Samoyed vs Rottweiler vs Poodle Recognition Comparison
AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed. |
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FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI? | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle section. |
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds? |
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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler 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 |
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