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Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bjelkier or Chuksha or Apollo of Dogs? Find the right dog for you

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Name Samoyed Siberian Husky Great Dane
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Bjelkier
Nenetskaya Laika
Sammy
Samoiedskaya Sobaka
Smiley
Samoyedskaya
Chuksha
Husky
Icee
Sibe
Chukcha
Apollo of Dogs
Deutsche Dogge
Gentle Giant
German Mastiff
Dane
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Great Dane? Which is the smallest dog, Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Great Dane?
Medium Medium Giant
Weight
Which is heavier, Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Siberian Husky? Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane weight comparison:
Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg) Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) Male: 120-200 pounds (54-90 kg), Female: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg) Male: 160 pounds (72 kg), Female: 115 pounds (52 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Great Dane? Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane height comparison:
Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm) Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm) Male: 30-34 inches (76-86 cm), Female: 28-32 inches (71-81 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: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm) Male: 32 inches (81 cm), Female: 30 inches (76 cm)

Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Great Dane? Which is more expensive?
$1200-$1500 $700-$1200 $800-$1200
Availability
Which is easier to get, Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Great Dane?
Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Great Dane is quite easy to get.

Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane 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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Smart: The Great Dane dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane trainability comparison.
Samoyed dogs are easy to train.
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Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train.
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Great Dane dogs are quite easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Great Dane?
Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs.
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Siberian Husky dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog.
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Great Dane dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Great Dane? 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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Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory.
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Great Dane dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Great Dane? Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Sociable
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Gentle
Loving
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Devoted
Gentle
Reserved
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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Sensitive: Great Dane dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane?
High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Siberian Husky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Great Dane dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane social needs comparison:
Samoyed dogs are a social breed.
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Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average.
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Great Dane dogs are a social breed.
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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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Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Great Dane 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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Siberian Husky 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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Great Dane 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 Siberian Husky vs Great Dane Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane playfulness comparison:
Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Siberian Husky is a playful breed.
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Great Danes are not the most playful dog breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane?
Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.
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Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Great Dane rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Great Dane?
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 recommended to keep the Siberian Husky breed in the home.
Very house-friendly dog the Great Dane breed.

Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane 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.
Siberian Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Average: Great Dane dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Great Dane?
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.
Great Dane 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.

Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Great Dane?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Siberian Husky bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Dane bite force: The Strongest.
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 Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Great Dane has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane mouthiness comparison:
Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Siberian Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Great Dane dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane health comparison. Which is the healthier: Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane?
The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Great Danes are commonly healthy dogs.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Diabetes
Pulmonic Stenosis
Cataracts
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Corneal Dystrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Patent Ductus Arteriosis
Cancer
Bloat
Mitral Valve Disease
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Persistent Right Aortic Arch
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
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 Siberian Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Rare
The Great Dane should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Life Expectancy
Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane lifespan comparison. How long do Samoyed, Siberian Husky and Great Dane breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years
7-11 years
The average lifespan of Great Dane: 9 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane?
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 cold weather
The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Great Dane? Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane energy level comparison:
Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.
Siberian Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.
Great Dane dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Great Dane? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Siberian Husky dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Great Dane dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Great Dane?
Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.
Siberian Husky dogs don't need too much sleep.
Great Dane dogs don't need too much sleep.

Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Great Dane?
2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 8 to 10 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 Siberian Husky vs Great Dane 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 Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Low to Average: The Great Dane has a low to the average risk for obesity.
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Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane coat comparison:
Dense Fluffy Dense
Colors
What are the original Samoyed, Siberian Husky and Great Dane color?
Cream
White
Biscuit
Black
Gray
Red
White
Sable
Agouti
Black
Blue
White
Fawn
Brindle
Merle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Great Dane? Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane grooming comparison:
Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort.
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Effortless: The Great Dane requires minimal grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Great Dane? Samoyed or Siberian Husky or {name3 shedding:
Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders.
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Siberian Husky dogs shed above average.
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Great Dane dogs shed moderately.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Great Dane?
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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4-6 weeks
Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup.
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Hypoallergenic
Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane 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 Siberian Husky vs Great Dane?

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Great Dane 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 Siberian Husky is an average drooler.
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The Great Dane 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 Siberian Husky vs Great Dane Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.
Siberian Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Great Dane dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Great Dane? Which dog is more friendly?
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Great Dane?
Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Great Dane dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Great Dane?
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Great Dane?
Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Great Dane dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane?
Yes
Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
No
Siberian Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Yes
Great Dane 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
Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Great Dane 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.
Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.
Great Danes are usually recommended for elderly people.

Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane 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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Not really

This breed generally not used as a service dog.
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Great Dane? 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.

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 Siberian Husky vs Great Dane?

Not really

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

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

Great Dane breed usually doesn't like 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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Yes

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.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Yes

In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.

Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane 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 Siberian Husky and Great Dane have?
4-6 puppies 4-8 puppies 10-15 puppies

Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Great Dane 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 1930 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Working 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 Nordic Sledge Dogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type 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
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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