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Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie Comparison - Dog breed selector: Bjelkier or Golden Flat Coat or English Collie? Find the right dog for you

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Name Samoyed Golden Retriever Rough Collie
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Other Names
What other names do they have?
Bjelkier
Nenetskaya Laika
Sammy
Samoiedskaya Sobaka
Smiley
Samoyedskaya
Golden Flat Coat
Yellow Retriever
English Collie
Lassie Dog
Long-Haired Collie
Scottish Collie
Collie
Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie breed type comparison:
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie Size and Weight Comparison

Size
Which is bigger, Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Rough Collie? Which is the smallest dog, Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Rough Collie?
Medium Large Large
Weight
Which is heavier, Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Golden Retriever? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie weight comparison:
Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg) Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) Male: 60-70 pounds (27-32 kg), Female: 53-65 pounds (24-29 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 57.5 pounds (26 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Rough Collie? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie height comparison:
Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm) Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) Male: 24–26 inch (60–66 cm), Female: 22–24 inch (55–61 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: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (58.5 cm)

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie Price and Availability Comparison

Price
Which is cheaper, Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Rough Collie? Which is more expensive?
$1200-$1500 $1000-$2000 $400-$600
Availability
Which is easier to get, Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Rough Collie?
Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Rough Collie is quite easy to get.

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie intelligence:
Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence.
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Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
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Very smart: Rough Collie is an excellent dog breed.
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Trainability
Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie trainability comparison.
Samoyed dogs are easy to train.
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Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train.
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Rough Collie dogs are very easy to train.
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Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Rough Collie?
Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs.
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Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs.
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Rough Collie dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Rough Collie? 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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Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders.
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Rough Collie dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Rough Collie? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie behavior/temperament comparison:
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Sociable
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Reliable
Kind
Trustworthy
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Obedient
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Elegant
Hard working
Herding
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
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Sensitive: Rough Collie 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 Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie?
High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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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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High: Rough Collie dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Social Needs
Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie social needs comparison:
Samoyed dogs are a social breed.
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Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction.
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Rough Collie 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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Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.
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Rough Collie dogs are not the biggest explorers.
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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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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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Rough Collie dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
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Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness
Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie playfulness comparison:
Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed.
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The Rough Collie is a playful breed.
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie?
Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.
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Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks.
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Low to Average: The Rough Collie rarely barks.
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Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Rough Collie?
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 Golden Retriever 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 Rough Collie indoors.

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie 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.
Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Rough Collie dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Rough Collie?
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.
Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Rough Collie dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Rough Collie?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Rough Collie 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.

Moderate

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Rough Collie has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie mouthiness comparison:
Samoyed dogs have an 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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Rough Collie dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues
Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie health comparison. Which is the healthier: Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie?
The Samoyed is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs.
The Rough Collie 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: Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie health problems comparison:
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Diabetes
Pulmonic Stenosis
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Allergies
Hypothyroidism
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Von Willebrand's Disease
Bloat
Epilepsy
Elbow Dysplasia
Osteochondrosis Dissecans
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Drug Sensitivity
Collie Eye Anomaly
Gray Collie Syndrome
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.
Rare
The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Average
The Rough Collie should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy
Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie lifespan comparison. How long do Samoyed, Golden Retriever and Rough Collie breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years
14-16 years
The average lifespan of Rough Collie: 15 years
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie?
Prefers cold weather
The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also 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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Prefers average to cold weather conditions
The Rough Collie can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
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Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level
Who has more energy a Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Rough Collie? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie energy level comparison:
Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Rough Collie dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Rough Collie? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Rough Collie dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Rough Collie?
Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.
Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Rough Collie dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Rough Collie?
2 to 3 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. 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? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie 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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High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight.
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Average: The Rough Collie has an average risk for obesity.
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Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie coat comparison:
Dense Silky
Wavy
Shiny
Straight
Rough
Soft
Thick
Straight
Harsh
Furry
Colors
What are the original Samoyed, Golden Retriever and Rough Collie color?
Cream
White
Biscuit
Golden
Light
White
Sable
Merle
Black & White & Tan
Blue & Merle
Blue & Merle & White
Sable & White
White & Merle
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Rough Collie? Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie grooming comparison:
Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Golden Retriever 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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Rough Collie? Samoyed or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding:
Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders.
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Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately.
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Rough Collie dogs are heavy shedders.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Rough Collie?
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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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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Hypoallergenic
Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie 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 Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie?

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Rough Collie 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 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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The Rough Collie is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency.
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Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?
Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets.
Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Rough Collie dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Rough Collie? Which dog is more friendly?
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Rough Collie dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Rough Collie?
Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Rough Collie dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Rough Collie?
Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Rough Collie dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Samoyed or Golden Retriever or Rough Collie?
Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Rough Collie dogs are dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie?
Yes
Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Yes
Rough Collie 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.
Yes
Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
No
Rough Collie 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.
Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Rough Collies are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie 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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Yes

This breed makes good 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 Golden Retriever or Rough Collie? Which is better for autism?

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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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.

Yes

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

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.

Yes

This breed would make an excellent 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 Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie?

Not really

Samoyed 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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Not really

Rough Collie 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.

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie 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 Golden Retriever and Rough Collie have?
4-6 puppies 5-10 puppies 4-8 puppies

Samoyed vs Golden Retriever vs Rough Collie 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 1925 as a Sporting breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Herding 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 Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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

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