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Name	Samoyed	Siberian Husky	Fila Brasileiro
Origins	Russia	Russia	Brazil
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Group	Sled Dogs	Sled Dogs	Working Dogs
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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	Brazilian Molosser Cao de Fila Brazilian Mastiff
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Fila Brasileiro? Which is the smallest dog, Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Fila Brasileiro?	Medium	Medium	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Siberian Husky? Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro 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)	90-110 pounds (41-50 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)	100 pounds (45.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Fila Brasileiro? Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro 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: 26–30 inches (65–75 cm), Female: 24–28 inches (60–70 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: 26–30 inches (65–75 cm), Female: 24–28 inches (60–70 cm)

Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Fila Brasileiro? Which is more expensive?	$1200-$1500	$700-$1200	$1000-$1300
Availability Which is easier to get, Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Fila Brasileiro?	Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get.	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro intelligence:	Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro trainability comparison.	Samoyed dogs are easy to train. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train. See more.	Fila Brasileiro dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Fila Brasileiro?	Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Fila Brasileiro dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Fila Brasileiro? 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. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Fila Brasileiro dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Fila Brasileiro? Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable	Alert Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Gentle	Courageous Docile Obedient Loyal Determined Brave
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Fila Brasileiro dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
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Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro?	High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Siberian Husky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Fila Brasileiro dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
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Social Needs Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro social needs comparison:	Samoyed dogs are a social breed. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Fila Brasileiro dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
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. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Fila Brasileiro dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
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. See more.	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. See more.	Fila Brasileiro dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro playfulness comparison:	Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Fila Brasileiros, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro?	Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Fila Brasileiro rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Fila Brasileiro?	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.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Fila Brasileiro breed.
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Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro 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: Fila Brasileiro 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 Fila Brasileiro?	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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Fila Brasileiro?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Siberian Husky bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Fila Brasileiro bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
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 Fila Brasileiro has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro mouthiness comparison:	Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Fila Brasileiro dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro health comparison. Which is the healthier: Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro?	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.	Fila Brasileiros tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis	Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Corneal Dystrophy	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Elbow 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.	Frequent The Fila Brasileiro should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.
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Life Expectancy Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro lifespan comparison. How long do Samoyed, Siberian Husky and Fila Brasileiro 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	9-11 years The average lifespan of Fila Brasileiro: 10 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro?	Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Siberian Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Fila Brasileiro? Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro energy level comparison:	Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.	Fila Brasileiro dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Fila Brasileiro? 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.	Fila Brasileiro dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Fila Brasileiro?	Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.	Siberian Husky dogs don't need too much sleep.	Fila Brasileiro dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.
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Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Fila Brasileiro?	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.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Fila Brasileiro breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
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Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro coat comparison:	Dense	Fluffy	Dense Smooth
Colors What are the original Samoyed, Siberian Husky and Fila Brasileiro color?	Cream White Biscuit	Black Gray Red White Sable Agouti	Black Red Yellow Brindle
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Fila Brasileiro? Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro grooming comparison:	Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Fila Brasileiro doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
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Shedding Level Who sheds more Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Fila Brasileiro? Samoyed or Siberian Husky or {name3 shedding:	Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs shed above average. See more.	Fila Brasileiro dogs shed moderately. See more.
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Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Fila Brasileiro?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Hypoallergenic Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	No See more.	No See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro?	Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Fila Brasileiro 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. See more.	The Siberian Husky is an average drooler. See more.	The Fila Brasileiro drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. See more.

Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro 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.	Fila Brasileiro dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Fila Brasileiro? Which dog is more friendly?	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Fila Brasileiro dogs are not stranger friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Fila Brasileiro?	Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Fila Brasileiro dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Fila Brasileiro?	Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Fila Brasileiro dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Fila Brasileiro?	Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Fila Brasileiro dogs are not dog-friendly.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro?	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 Fila Brasileiro 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 Fila Brasileiro 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.	Fila Brasileiros are not the best breed for elderly people.

Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro 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. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Samoyed or Siberian Husky or Fila Brasileiro? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
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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 Fila Brasileiro?	Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Fila Brasileiro breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
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. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Yes A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
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 Fila Brasileiro 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. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Samoyed and Siberian Husky and Fila Brasileiro have?	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies	4-10 puppies
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Samoyed vs Siberian Husky vs Fila Brasileiro 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.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
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 America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club

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