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Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed Comparison - Dog breed selector: Chinese Fighting Dog or Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier or Bjelkier? Find the right dog for you

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Name Shar-Pei Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Samoyed
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Chinese Fighting Dog Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
Wheatie
Bjelkier
Nenetskaya Laika
Sammy
Samoiedskaya Sobaka
Smiley
Samoyedskaya
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Samoyed? Which is the smallest dog, Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Samoyed?
Medium Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier? Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed weight comparison:
40-55 pounds (18- 25 kg) Male: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg) Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
47.5 pounds (18- 25 kg) Male: 40 pounds (18 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg) Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Samoyed? Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed height comparison:
18-20 inches (46-51 cm) Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm) Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
19 inches (48.5 cm) Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm) Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)

Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Samoyed? Which is more expensive?
$1000-$1200 $800-$1000 $1200-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Samoyed?
Very frequent: The Shar-Pei is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.

Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed intelligence:
Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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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 Samoyed dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed trainability comparison.
Shar-Pei dogs are quite easy to train.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are quite easy to train.
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Samoyed dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Samoyed?
Shar-Pei dogs are average watchdogs.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are good watchdogs.
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Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Samoyed? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Shar-Pei dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Samoyed? Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed behavior/temperament comparison:
Loving
Independent
Affectionate
Devoted
Reserved
Suspicious
Playful
Energetic
Intelligent
Affectionate
Spirited
Faithful
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Sociable
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Shar-Pei 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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Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed?
Slightly Below Average: Shar-Pei dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
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High: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed social needs comparison:
Shar-Pei dogs are kinda antisocial.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Samoyed dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Shar-Pei dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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The wanderlust potential of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
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The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Shar-Pei 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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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 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 dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed playfulness comparison:
Average: Shar-Peis, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a playful breed.
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Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed?
Low: The Shar-Pei barks none to minimal.
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Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier barks occasionally.
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Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Samoyed?
Apartment-friendly dog the Shar-Pei breed.
Apartment-friendly dog the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed.
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.

Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Average: Shar-Pei dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Samoyed?
Shar-Pei dogs handle alone time quite well.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.

Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Samoyed?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Shar-Pei bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

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

Low 🔽

The Shar-Pei has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed mouthiness comparison:
Shar-Pei dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed health comparison. Which is the healthier: Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed?
Very healthy dog breed.
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Bloat
Entropion
Elbow Dysplasia
Demodectic Mange
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Glaucoma
Seborrhea
Cutaneous Mucinosis
Fever
Pyoderma
Allergies
Cancer
Addison's Disease
Renal Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Diabetes
Pulmonic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Rare
The Shar-Pei should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Average
The Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed lifespan comparison. How long do Shar-Pei, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Samoyed breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
8-10 years
The average lifespan of Shar-Pei: 9 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed?
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 warm weather conditions
Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions.
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Prefers cold weather
The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Samoyed? Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed energy level comparison:
Shar-Pei dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Samoyed? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Shar-Pei dogs exercise need is minimal.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Samoyed?
Shar-Pei dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.

Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Samoyed?
2 to 2.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals. Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of a high-quality daily, divided into two meals. 2 to 3 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? Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed weight gain potential comparison:
Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Shar-Pei's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed coat comparison:
Dense Curly Dense
Colors
What are the original Shar-Pei, Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Samoyed color?
Black
Red
Blue
Cream
Brown
Fawn
Apricot
Wheaten Cream
White
Biscuit
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Samoyed? Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed grooming comparison:
Average: The Shar-Pei requires average grooming effort.
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Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.
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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Samoyed? Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or {name3 shedding:
Shar-Pei dogs shed none to minimal.
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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are low shedders.
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Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Samoyed?
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
Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?
No See more. Yes See more. Yes See more.
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed?

High 🔼

The Shar-Pei has a high chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?
The Shar-Pei is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.
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The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Shar-Pei dogs are generally with other pets.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Samoyed? Which dog is more friendly?
Shar-Pei dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Samoyed?
Shar-Pei dogs are not kid-friendly dogs.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Samoyed?
Shar-Pei dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Samoyed?
Shar-Pei dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed?
Yes
Shar-Pei dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office?
No
Shar-Pei is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people?
Shar-Peis are not recommended for elderly people.
Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed 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: Shar-Pei or Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier or Samoyed? 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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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a 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: Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed?

Not really

Shar-Pei breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Not really

Samoyed 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?

Yes

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

Yes

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

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.

Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed 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 Shar-Pei and Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Samoyed have?
4-6 puppies 5-8 puppies 4-6 puppies

Shar-Pei vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier vs Samoyed Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1992 as a Non-Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1973 as a Terrier breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Not recognized by FCI. Not recognized by FCI. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?
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
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
Irish Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry
Club Espanol De Terriers
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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