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Compare Old English Sheepdog and Chow Chow. Which is better: Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed?
Name | Old English Sheepdog | Chow Chow | Samoyed |
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Group | Pastoral / Herding Dogs | Companion Dogs | Sled Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 70 | 76 | 57 |
Reviews | 1 | 6 | 16 |
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Other Names
What other names do they have? | Bobtail |
Chowdren Chow |
Bjelkier Nenetskaya Laika Sammy Samoiedskaya Sobaka Smiley Samoyedskaya |
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Breed Type
Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed breed type comparison: | Purebred | Purebred | Purebred |
Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed Size and Weight Comparison
Size
Which is bigger, Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed? Which is the smallest dog, Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed? | Large | Medium | Medium |
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Weight
Which is heavier, Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Chow Chow? Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed weight comparison: | Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg) | 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg) | Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg), Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: from 65 pounds (29 kg), Female: from 60 pounds (27 kg) | 57.5 pounds (26 kg) | Male: 55 pounds (25 kg), Female: 42.5 pounds (19 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed? Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed height comparison: | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61 cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51 cm) | 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) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (51 cm) | 20 inches (51 cm) | Male: 21-23.5 inches (56.5 cm), Female: 20 inches (50.5 cm) |
Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed Price and Availability Comparison
Price
Which is cheaper, Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed? Which is more expensive? | $1200-$1500 | $600-$800 | $1200-$1500 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed? | Very frequent: The Old English Sheepdog is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Chow Chow is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Samoyed is quite easy to get. |
Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligent Rank
Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed intelligence: | Smart: The Old English Sheepdog dogs have great 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. |
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Trainability
Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed trainability comparison. | Old English Sheepdog dogs are easy to train. | A slightly harder to train than average. | Samoyed dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Ability
Which is the better watchdog: Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed? | Old English Sheepdog dogs are good watchdogs. | Chow Chow dogs are average watchdogs. | Samoyed dogs are good watchdogs. |
Guarding Behavior / Territorial
Which is a better guard dog Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed?
Which dog is most likely to protect its owner?
Which is the best dog to use for protection? | Old English Sheepdog dogs strongly protect their territory. | Chow Chow dogs are average defenders. | Samoyed dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. |
Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed Personality and Temperament Comparison
Temperament
Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed? Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed behavior/temperament comparison: |
Playful Funny Loving Protective Intelligent Sociable Adaptable Bubbly |
Aloof Independent Protective Intelligent Loyal Quiet Detached |
Playful Stubborn Alert Intelligent Friendly Lively Sociable |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Sensitive: Old English Sheepdog dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. | Chow Chow dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. | Samoyed dogs are less sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed? | High: Old English Sheepdog dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | 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. |
Social Needs
Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed social needs comparison: | Old English Sheepdog dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Chow Chow dogs are kinda antisocial. | Samoyed dogs are a social breed. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Old English Sheepdog dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Chow Chow dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | The wanderlust potential of the Samoyed is strong enough to escape from home. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Old English Sheepdog dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | 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. |
Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Playfulness
Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed playfulness comparison: | The Old English Sheepdog is a playful breed. | Chow Chows are not the most playful dog breed. | Average: Samoyeds, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
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Barking
Which dog barks more/less: Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed? | Average: The Old English Sheepdog barks occasionally. | Low: The Chow Chow barks none to minimal. | Average: The Samoyed barks occasionally. |
Apartment Friendly
Which dog is more apartment friendly Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed? | 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 Old English Sheepdog 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 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. |
Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Adaptability
Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog? | Old English Sheepdog dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | 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. |
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Tolerates Being Left Alone
Which dog can be left alone: Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed? | Old English Sheepdog dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | 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. |
Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Force PSI
Which bite is stronger: Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Old English Sheepdog bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Chow Chow bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Samoyed bite force: Ordinary. |
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Biting Potential
Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison: | Low 🔽 The Old English Sheepdog has a low chance of biting somebody. | Moderate ⏺ The Chow Chow has an average chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness
Which is the better dog? Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed mouthiness comparison: | Old English Sheepdog dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | 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. |
Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed Health and Lifespan Comparison
Health Issues
Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed health comparison. Which is the healthier: Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed? | The Old English Sheepdog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | 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. |
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Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed health problems comparison: |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Deafness Entropion Diabetes Heat Intolerance | Hip Dysplasia Ectropion | Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Diabetes Pulmonic Stenosis |
Veterinarian Visits
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Old English Sheepdog should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
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. |
Life Expectancy
Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed lifespan comparison. How long do Old English Sheepdog, Chow Chow and Samoyed breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Old English Sheepdog: 11 years |
13-15 years The average lifespan of Chow Chow: 14 years |
12-14 years The average lifespan of Samoyed: 13 years |
Weather and Climate
Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed? | Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Old English Sheepdog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. | 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. |
Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Level
Who has more energy a Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed?
Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed energy level comparison: | Old English Sheepdog dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Chow Chow dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Samoyed dogs are high-energy dogs. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Old English Sheepdog dogs have an average exercise need. | Chow Chow dogs exercise need is minimal. | Samoyed dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed? | Old English Sheepdog dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | Chow Chow dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Samoyed dogs don't need too much sleep. |
Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Average daily food consumption
Which dog eats more: Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed? | Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 4.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day. | 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. |
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Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity
Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed weight gain potential comparison: | Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Old English Sheepdog's weight, he can easily gain weight. | 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. |
Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Coat / Hair Types
What type of coat/fur do they have? Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed coat comparison: |
Waterproof Shaggy Double | Rough | Dense |
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Colors
What are the original Old English Sheepdog, Chow Chow and Samoyed color? |
Gray Blue White Grizzle Merle |
Black Red Blue Cream Cinnamon | Cream White Biscuit |
Grooming
Which dog is easy to maintain, Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed? Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed grooming comparison: | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Advanced: The Samoyed requires a lot of grooming. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed? Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or {name3 shedding: | Old English Sheepdog dogs are heavy shedders. | Chow Chow dogs shed above average. | Samoyed dogs are heavy shedders. |
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency
Which dog should be bathed more: Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed? | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 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. |
Hypoallergenic
Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not? | No See more. | No See more. | Yes See more. |
Stinkiness
Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed? | Medium ⏺ The Old English Sheepdog has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Chow Chow has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Samoyed has a low chance of bad smell. |
Drooling Tendency
Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? | The Old English Sheepdog is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. | The Chow Chow is an average drooler. | The Samoyed is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. |
Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed Good With Comparison
Pet Friendly
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Old English Sheepdog dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Chow Chow dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets. | Samoyed dogs are generally with other pets. |
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Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed? Which dog is more friendly? | Old English Sheepdog dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs. | Chow Chow dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. | Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards strangers. |
Child Friendly
Which dog is more child/kid friendly Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed? | Old English Sheepdog dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Chow Chow dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Samoyed dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed? | Old English Sheepdog dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Chow Chow dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs. | Samoyed dogs are average friendly towards cats. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed? | Old English Sheepdog dogs are dog-friendly dogs. | Chow Chow dogs are not dog-friendly. | Samoyed dogs are dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed? |
Yes Old English Sheepdog dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
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. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Old English Sheepdog is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Chow Chow is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Samoyed is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Old English Sheepdogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Chow Chows are not the best breed for elderly people. | Samoyeds are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog
Which one could be a service dog? | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. | 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: Old English Sheepdog or Chow Chow or Samoyed? 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: Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed? | Not really Old English Sheepdog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | 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. |
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 | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat 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. |
Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed 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 Old English Sheepdog and Chow Chow and Samoyed have? | 5-8 puppies | 3-6 puppies | 4-6 puppies |
Old English Sheepdog vs Chow Chow vs Samoyed Recognition Comparison
AKC Group
Which dog is recognized by the AKC? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Herding breed. | 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. |
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FCI Group
Which dog is recognized by the FCI? | Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Asian Spitz and related breeds section. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section. |
Breed Recognition
What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds? |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club |
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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