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Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Comparison - Dog breed selector: Dwarf Scotch Shepherd or Suomenlapinkoira or Bjelkier? Find the right dog for you

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Name Shetland Sheepdog Finnish Lapphund Samoyed
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Dwarf Scotch Shepherd
Sheltie
Shetland Collie
Toonie Dog
Miniature Collie
Suomenlapinkoira
Lapinkoira
Bjelkier
Nenetskaya Laika
Sammy
Samoiedskaya Sobaka
Smiley
Samoyedskaya
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed? Which is the smallest dog, Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed?
Medium Medium Medium
Weight
Which is heavier, Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund or Finnish Lapphund? Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed weight comparison:
14-27 pounds (6-12 kg) 37-42 pounds (17-19 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?
20.5 pounds (9 kg) 39.5 pounds (18 kg) Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed? Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed height comparison:
13-16 inches (33-41 cm) Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 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?
14.5 inches (37 cm) Female: 16–19 inches (41–47 cm), Male: 18–20 inches (46–52 cm) Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm)

Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed? Which is more expensive?
$800-$1000 $600-$800 $1200-$1500
Availability
Which is easier to get, Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed?
Very frequent: The Shetland Sheepdog is quite easy to get.
Frequent: The Finnish Lapphund is easier than average to get.
Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.

Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed intelligence:
Outstanding: Shetland Sheepdog is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
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Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence.
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Trainability
Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed trainability comparison.
Shetland Sheepdog dogs are quite easy to train.
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Finnish Lapphund dogs are easy to train.
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Samoyed dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed?
Shetland Sheepdog dogs are good watchdogs.
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Finnish Lapphund dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?
Shetland Sheepdog dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Finnish Lapphund dogs are average defenders.
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Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed? Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Courageous
Friendly
Keen
Calm
Faithful
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Sociable
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Sensitive: Shetland Sheepdog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits.
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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: Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed?
High: Shetland Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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High: Finnish Lapphund 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
Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed social needs comparison:
Shetland Sheepdog dogs are a social breed.
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Finnish Lapphund dogs need for social interaction is average.
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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?
Shetland Sheepdog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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The wanderlust potential of the Finnish Lapphund 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?
Shetland Sheepdog 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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Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed playfulness comparison:
Average: Shetland Sheepdogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Finnish Lapphund 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: Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed?
A lot: Shetland Sheepdog is a particularly loud breed.
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A lot: Finnish Lapphund is a particularly loud breed.
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Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed?
It is not recommended to keep the Shetland Sheepdog breed in the home.
It is not recommended to keep the Finnish Lapphund breed in the home.
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.

Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?
Shetland Sheepdog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Finnish Lapphund 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: Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed?
Shetland Sheepdog 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.
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.

Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Shetland Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Finnish Lapphund 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 Shetland Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Finnish Lapphund has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed mouthiness comparison:
Shetland Sheepdog dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
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Finnish Lapphund dogs have a higher 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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Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed health comparison. Which is the healthier: Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed?
The Shetland Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Finnish Lapphunds tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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: Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Epilepsy
Heart Problems
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Collie Eye Anomaly
Haemophilia
Trichiasis
No data available Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Diabetes
Pulmonic Stenosis
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Shetland Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Frequent
The Finnish Lapphund should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
Average
The Samoyed should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed lifespan comparison. How long do Shetland Sheepdog, Finnish Lapphund and Samoyed breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Shetland Sheepdog: 13 years
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Finnish Lapphund: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed?
Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Shetland Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Prefers cold weather
The Finnish Lapphund can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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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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Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed?
2 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. 2 to 2.5 cup 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.
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed weight gain potential comparison:
Average: The Shetland Sheepdog has an average risk for obesity.
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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Finnish Lapphund's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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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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Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed coat comparison:
Dense Fluffy Dense
Colors
What are the original Shetland Sheepdog, Finnish Lapphund and Samoyed color?
Black
Tan
Blue
White
Sable
Merle
Black
Tan
Cream
Brown
Sable
Wolf
Blonde
Cream
White
Biscuit
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed? Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed grooming comparison:
Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
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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 Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed? Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund or {name3 shedding:
Shetland Sheepdog dogs shed moderately.
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Finnish Lapphund dogs are heavy shedders.
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Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund 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
Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed 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, Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed?

Medium

The Shetland Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Finnish Lapphund 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 Shetland Sheepdog is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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The Finnish Lapphund 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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Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Shetland Sheepdog dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Finnish Lapphund dogs are generally with other pets.
Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed? Which dog is more friendly?
Shetland Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Finnish Lapphund dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed?
Shetland Sheepdog dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Finnish Lapphund dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed?
Shetland Sheepdog dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Finnish Lapphund dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed?
Shetland Sheepdog dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Finnish Lapphund dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed?
Yes
Shetland Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Finnish Lapphund 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
Shetland Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
No
Finnish Lapphund 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?
Shetland Sheepdogs are usually recommended for elderly people.
Finnish Lapphunds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund 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: Shetland Sheepdog or Finnish Lapphund or Samoyed? Which is better for autism?

Yes

This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
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Not really

This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog.
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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: Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed?

Not really

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

Finnish Lapphund 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?

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.

Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund 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 Shetland Sheepdog and Finnish Lapphund and Samoyed have?
4-6 puppies 2-9 puppies 4-6 puppies

Shetland Sheepdog vs Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed Recognition Comparison

AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1911 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2011 as a Herding breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed.
FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI?
Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Watchdogs and Herders section. 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
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
No data available 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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