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Alaskan Malamute vs Samoyed vs Great Pyrenees Comparison - Dog breed selector: Mally or Bjelkier or Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées? Find the right dog for you

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Name Alaskan Malamute Samoyed Great Pyrenees
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees breeds.
Mally
Mal
Bjelkier
Nenetskaya Laika
Sammy
Samoiedskaya Sobaka
Smiley
Samoyedskaya
Chien De Montagne Des Pyrénées
Chien Des Pyrénées
Gos De Muntanya Dels Pirineus
Montañés Del Pirineo
Patou
Great Pyrenees
Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees? Compare their breeding categories.
Purebred Purebred Purebred

Alaskan Malamute vs Samoyed vs Great Pyrenees Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification
Compare size differences between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is the largest?
Large Medium Giant
Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees? Compare adult weight ranges.
Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg) Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?
Male: 80 - 95 pounds (36 - 43 kg), Female: 70 - 85 pounds (32 - 38 kg) Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) Male: from 100 pounds (45 kg), Female: from 85 pounds (38 kg)
Height
Which is taller, Alaskan Malamute or Samoyed or Great Pyrenees? Alaskan Malamute vs Samoyed vs Great Pyrenees height comparison:
Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm) Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm) Male: 27-32 inches (69-81 cm), Female: 25-29 inches (63-74 cm)
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?
Male: 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm), Female: 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61 cm) Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm) Male: 29.5 inches (75 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

Alaskan Malamute vs Samoyed vs Great Pyrenees Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Find price differences between these breeds.
$1200-$1500 $1200-$1500 $500-$600
Availability
Which is easier to get, Alaskan Malamute or Samoyed or Great Pyrenees?
Very frequent: The Alaskan Malamute is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get.
Very frequent: The Great Pyrenees is quite easy to get.

Alaskan Malamute vs Samoyed vs Great Pyrenees Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed ranks highest?
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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Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it.
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which is easiest to train?
Alaskan Malamute dogs are easy to train.
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Samoyed dogs are easy to train.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are easy to train.
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Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most alert?
Alaskan Malamute dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are one of the best watchdogs.
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Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most protective?
Alaskan Malamute dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.
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Great Pyrenees dogs strongly protect their territory.
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Alaskan Malamute vs Samoyed vs Great Pyrenees Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees? Compare temperaments.
Playful
Dignified
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Devoted
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Sociable
Confident
Affectionate
Patient
Gentle
Strong
Willed
Fearless
Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?
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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They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
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Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Alaskan Malamute vs Samoyed vs Great Pyrenees?
Average: Alaskan Malamute dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
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Average: Great Pyrenees dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.
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Social Needs
Alaskan Malamute vs Samoyed vs Great Pyrenees social needs comparison:
Alaskan Malamute dogs are a social breed.
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Samoyed dogs are a social breed.
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Great Pyrenees dogs are a social breed.
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Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?
Alaskan Malamute dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home.
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Great Pyrenees dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
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Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?
Alaskan Malamute 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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Great Pyrenees dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
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Alaskan Malamute vs Samoyed vs Great Pyrenees Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most vocal?
Low to Average: The Alaskan Malamute rarely barks.
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Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally.
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Average to High: The Great Pyrenees is a vocal breed.
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most playful?
The Alaskan Malamute is a playful breed.
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Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing.
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Great Pyreneess are not the most playful dog breed.
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Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which adapts best to small spaces?
Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Malamute 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.
It is not recommended to keep the Great Pyrenees breed in the home.

Alaskan Malamute vs Samoyed vs Great Pyrenees Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most flexible?
Average: Alaskan Malamute dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Great Pyrenees dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Alaskan Malamute or Samoyed or Great Pyrenees?
Alaskan Malamute dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Samoyed 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.
Great Pyrenees 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.

Alaskan Malamute vs Samoyed vs Great Pyrenees Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which has lowest bite risk?

Moderate

The Alaskan Malamute has an average chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody.

Low 🔽

The Great Pyrenees has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which uses mouth most during play?
Alaskan Malamute dogs have an 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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Great Pyrenees dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people.
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Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which has the strongest bite?

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Alaskan Malamute bite force: Ordinary.

Between 200 and 400 PSI

Samoyed bite force: Ordinary.

Above 400 PSI 🔼

Great Pyrenees bite force: The Strongest.

Alaskan Malamute vs Samoyed vs Great Pyrenees Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed lives longest?
11-15 years
The average lifespan of Alaskan Malamute: 13 years
12-14 years
The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years
10-12 years
The average lifespan of Great Pyrenees: 11 years
Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which handles climate changes best?
Prefers cold weather
The Alaskan Malamute 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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Prefers cold weather
The Great Pyrenees can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
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Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which has fewer health issues?
The Alaskan Malamute 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.
Great Pyreneess are commonly healthy dogs.
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?
Average
The Alaskan Malamute 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.
Rare
The Great Pyrenees should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Alaskan Malamute vs Samoyed vs Great Pyrenees? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Alaskan Malamute vs Samoyed vs Great Pyrenees health problems comparison:
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism
Chondrodysplasia
Hemeralopia
Inherited Polyneuropathy
Hip Dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Bloat
Diabetes
Pulmonic Stenosis
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bloat
Entropion
Drug Sensitivity
Elbow Dysplasia
Addison's Disease

Alaskan Malamute vs Samoyed vs Great Pyrenees Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which breed is most active?
Alaskan Malamute dogs are high-energy dogs.
Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs.
Great Pyrenees dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Alaskan Malamute vs Samoyed vs Great Pyrenees exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Alaskan Malamute or Samoyed or Great Pyrenees? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?
Alaskan Malamute dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Great Pyrenees dogs have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Alaskan Malamute or Samoyed or Great Pyrenees?
Alaskan Malamute dogs don't need too much sleep.
Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep.
Great Pyrenees dogs don't need too much sleep.

Alaskan Malamute vs Samoyed vs Great Pyrenees Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which is most prone to obesity?
Average: The Alaskan Malamute 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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Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Great Pyrenees's weight, he can easily gain weight.
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which needs most food?
Recommended daily amount: 4 to 5 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. 8 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals

Alaskan Malamute vs Samoyed vs Great Pyrenees Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best for allergy sufferers?
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. What colors are available?
Black
Gray
Red
White
Cream
White
Biscuit
White
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which requires most maintenance?
Average: The Alaskan Malamute requires average grooming effort.
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Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming.
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Average: The Great Pyrenees requires average grooming effort.
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Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which drools least?
The Alaskan Malamute 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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The Great Pyrenees is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency.
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Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which has least natural smell?

Low 🔽

The Alaskan Malamute has a low chance of bad smell.

Low 🔽

The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell.

Medium

The Great Pyrenees has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. How do their fur characteristics differ?
Dense
Rough
Thick
Weather-resistant
Dense Dense
Double
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which requires most frequent baths?
6-8 weeks
Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one.
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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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Shedding Level
Who sheds more Alaskan Malamute or Samoyed or Great Pyrenees? Alaskan Malamute or Samoyed or {name3 shedding:
Alaskan Malamute dogs are heavy shedders.
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Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders.
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Great Pyrenees dogs shed above average.
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Alaskan Malamute vs Samoyed vs Great Pyrenees Good With Comparison

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

Alaskan Malamute vs Samoyed vs Great Pyrenees As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best suited for service work?

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 Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which excels in therapy work?

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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Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which has best nose work ability?

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 & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best for SAR work?

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.
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best suited for water work?

Not really

Alaskan Malamute 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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Not really

Great Pyrenees breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
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Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which is best for draft work?

Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Not really

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Yes

A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.
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Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which has most military use?

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.

Alaskan Malamute vs Samoyed vs Great Pyrenees Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which has most puppies?
4-10 puppies 4-6 puppies 6-9 puppies
Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Any breeding differences?
60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more. 60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. What's recommended?

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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Alaskan Malamute vs Samoyed vs Great Pyrenees Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. How are they classified?
Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1935 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1933 as a Working breed.
FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. How are they classified internationally?
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.
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Great Pyrenees. Which has most recognition?
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.
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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