Akita vs Samoyed
Compare the Akita to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Akitas and Samoyeds.
Akita
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
70-130 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Akita
Samoyed
Origin Country
Japan
Russia
Origin Year
1600 AD
1890 AD
Akita
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Akita
Samoyed
Akita
Samoyed
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-75 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Akita
Samoyed
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Akita
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Akita
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Akita
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Akita
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Akita
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Akita
Samoyed
Akita
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Akita
Samoyed
