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Compare Chow Chow and Samoyed. Which is better: Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita?
Name | Chow Chow | Samoyed | Akita |
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Origins | China | Russia | Japan |
Group | Companion Dogs | Sled Dogs | Working Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 76 | 57 | 47 |
Reviews | 6 | 16 | 9 |
User Ratings |
Other Names
What other names do they have? |
Chowdren Chow |
Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya |
American Akita Japanese Akita Great Japanese Dog |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita? Which is the smallest dog, Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita? | Medium | Medium | Large |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Chow Chow or Samoyed or Samoyed? Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita weight comparison: | 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg) | Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg) | Male: 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg), Female: 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | 57.5 pounds (26 kg) | Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) | Male: 97.5 pounds (44 kg), Female: 92.5 pounds (42 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita? Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita height comparison: | Male: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm), Female: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm) | Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm), Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm) | Male: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | 20 inches (51 cm) | Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm) | Male: 27 inches (68.5 cm), Female: 25 inches (63.5 cm) |
Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita? Which is more expensive? | $600-$800 | $1200-$1500 | $800-$1200 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita? | Very frequent: The Chow Chow is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Akita is quite easy to get. |
Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita intelligence: | Low: The Chow Chow is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. | Smart: The Samoyed dogs have great intelligence. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. |
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Trainability
Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita trainability comparison. | A slightly harder to train than average. | Samoyed dogs are easy to train. | Akita dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita? | Chow Chow dogs are average watchdogs. | Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. | Akita dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita?
Which dog is most likely to protect its owner?
Which is the best dog to use for protection? | Chow Chow dogs are average defenders. | Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Akita dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita? Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita behavior/temperament comparison: |
Aloof Independent Protective Intelligent Loyal Quiet Detached |
Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable |
Dignified Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Friendly Responsive Docile Faithful Vigilant Willing |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Chow Chow dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. | Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. | Sensitive: Akita dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita? | Slightly Below Average: Chow Chow dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. | High: Samoyed dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Akita dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita social needs comparison: | Chow Chow dogs are kinda antisocial. | Samoyed dogs are a social breed. | Akita dogs need for social interaction is average. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Chow Chow dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home. | The wanderlust potential of the Akita is strong enough to escape from home. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Chow Chow dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Samoyed dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. | Akita dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. |
Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita playfulness comparison: | Chow Chows are not the most playful dog breed. | Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. | Average: Akitas, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita? | Low: The Chow Chow barks none to minimal. | Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. | Low: The Akita barks none to minimal. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita? | 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 Chow Chow indoors. | 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. | Very house-friendly dog the Akita breed. |
Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog? | Chow Chow dogs don't adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Samoyed dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Akita dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita? | Chow Chow dogs handle alone time quite well. | 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. |
Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Chow Chow bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Akita bite force: Ordinary. |
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Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison: | Moderate ⏺ The Chow Chow has an average chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody. | Moderate ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita mouthiness comparison: | Chow Chow dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Samoyed dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Akita dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita health comparison. Which is the healthier: Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita? | The Chow Chow 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. | The Akita is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Ectropion | Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis | Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Sebaceous Adenitis |
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Chow Chow 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. |
Average The Akita should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
Life Expectancy
Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita lifespan comparison. How long do Chow Chow, Samoyed and Akita breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
13-15 years The average lifespan of Chow Chow: 14 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years |
10-14 years The average lifespan of Akita: 12 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita? | Prefers cold weather The Chow Chow can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers cold weather The Samoyed can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. | Prefers cold weather The Akita can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. |
Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita?
Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita energy level comparison: | Chow Chow dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs. | Akita dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Chow Chow dogs exercise need is minimal. | Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise. | Akita dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita? | Chow Chow dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep. | Akita dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita? | 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. | Recommended daily amount: 3 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita weight gain potential comparison: | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Chow Chow's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Samoyed's weight, he can easily gain weight. | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Akita's weight, he can easily gain weight. |
Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita coat comparison: | Rough | Dense |
Fluffy Dense Waterproof Straight |
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Colors
What are the original Chow Chow, Samoyed and Akita color? |
Black Red Blue Cream Cinnamon | Cream White Biscuit |
Black Red White Brown Fawn |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita? Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita grooming comparison: | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. | Easy to groom: The Akita doesn't require a lot of grooming. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita? Chow Chow or Samoyed or {name3 shedding: | Chow Chow dogs shed above average. | Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. | Akita dogs are heavy shedders. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Hypoallergenic
Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | No See more. | Yes See more. | No See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita? | Medium ⏺ The Chow Chow has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Akita has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? | The Chow Chow is an average drooler. | The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. | The Akita is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. |
Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Chow Chow dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets. | Akita dogs are generally with other pets. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita? Which dog is more friendly? | Chow Chow dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. | Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers. | Akita dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita? | Chow Chow dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Akita dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita? | Chow Chow dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Akita dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita? | Chow Chow dogs are not dog-friendly. | Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Akita dogs are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita? |
No Chow Chow dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Yes Samoyed dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Akita dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Chow Chow is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Akita is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Chow Chows are not the best breed for elderly people. | Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Akitas are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita 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. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Dog
Which one could be a therapy dog: Chow Chow or Samoyed or Akita? Which is better for autism? | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
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: Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita? | Not really Chow Chow breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Samoyed breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Akita breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
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. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Fighting Dog / Military Dog | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. |
Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita Reproducibility Comparison
Gestation Length | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
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Litter Frequency | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Litter Size
How many puppies can Chow Chow and Samoyed and Akita have? | 3-6 puppies | 4-6 puppies | 3-12 puppies |
Chow Chow vs Samoyed vs Akita Recognition Comparison
AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1903 as a Non-Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1906 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Working breed. |
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FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI? | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section. | 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 Asian Spitz and related breeds 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. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club |
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