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Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bjelkier or Japanese Shiba Inu or Golden Flat Coat? Find the right dog for you

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Name Samoyed Shiba Inu Golden Retriever
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Bjelkier
Nenetskaya Laika
Sammy
Samoiedskaya Sobaka
Smiley
Samoyedskaya
Japanese Shiba Inu
Japanese Small-Size Dog
Shiba
Shiba Ken
Brushwood Dog
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever?
Medium Medium Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Shiba Inu? Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever weight comparison:
Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg) Male: 18-25 pounds (8-11 kg), Female: 15-20 pounds (6.8-9 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) Male: 21.5 pounds (9.5 kg), Female: 17.5 pounds (6.8.5 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever? Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever height comparison:
Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm) Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 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: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm) Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)

Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever? Which is more expensive?
$1200-$1500 $800-$1000 $1000-$2000
Availability
Which is easier to get, Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever?
Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Shiba Inu is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.

Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever intelligence:
Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence.
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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Trainability
Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever trainability comparison.
Samoyed dogs are easy to train.
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A slightly harder to train than average.
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Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever?
Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs.
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Shiba Inu dogs are good watchdogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever? 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.
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Shiba Inu dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever? Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Sociable
Alert
Confident
Going
Fearless
Keen
Faithful
Charming
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Shiba Inu dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever?
High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average to High: Shiba Inu dogs are highly affectionate dogs.
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High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever social needs comparison:
Samoyed dogs are a social breed.
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Shiba Inu dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Golden Retriever 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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The wanderlust potential of the Shiba Inu is strong enough to escape from home.
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Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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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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Shiba Inu dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Golden Retriever dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
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Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever playfulness comparison:
Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Average: Shiba Inus, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever?
Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Shiba Inu rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever?
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 Shiba Inu breed.
It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home.

Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever 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.
Shiba Inu dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever?
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.
Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Shiba Inu bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Shiba Inu has a low chance of biting somebody.

Moderate

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever mouthiness comparison:
Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Shiba Inu dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever?
The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Shiba Inu is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Diabetes
Pulmonic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Allergies
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Epilepsy
Glaucoma
Spinning
Chylothorax
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
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 Shiba Inu should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Samoyed, Shiba Inu and Golden Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Shiba Inu: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever?
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 Shiba Inu can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even 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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Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever? Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever energy level comparison:
Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.
Shiba Inu dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Shiba Inu dogs have an average exercise need.
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever?
Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.
Shiba Inu dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.

Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever?
2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Low to Average: The Shiba Inu has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever coat comparison:
Dense Dense Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Colors
What are the original Samoyed, Shiba Inu and Golden Retriever color?
Cream
White
Biscuit
Black
Tan
Red
Cream
Sesame
Golden
Light
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever? Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever grooming comparison:
Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.
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Easy to groom: The Shiba Inu doesn't require a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever? Samoyed or Shiba Inu or {name3 shedding:
Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders.
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Shiba Inu dogs shed above average.
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Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever?
4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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2-3 weeks
Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks.
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Hypoallergenic
Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
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Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever?

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Shiba Inu has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Golden Retriever 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.
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The Shiba Inu is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed.
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Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.
Shiba Inu dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Shiba Inu dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever?
Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever?
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Shiba Inu dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever?
Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Shiba Inu dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever?
Yes
Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Shiba Inu dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Golden Retriever 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
Shiba Inu is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Yes
Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Shiba Inus are commonly okay with elderly people.
Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever 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.
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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 Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Samoyed or Shiba Inu or Golden Retriever? Which is better for autism?

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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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.

Yes

After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog
Which one could be a boat dog: Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever?

Not really

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

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

Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
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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.
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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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Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Not really

In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency

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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Litter Size
How many puppies can Samoyed and Shiba Inu and Golden Retriever have?
4-6 puppies 2-4 puppies 5-10 puppies

Samoyed vs Shiba Inu vs Golden Retriever 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 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed.
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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section. Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers 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
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
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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