Australian Cattle Dog vs Samoyed
Compare the Australian Cattle Dog to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Australian Cattle Dogs and Samoyeds.
Australian Cattle Dog
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
30-50 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Australian Cattle Dog
Samoyed
Origin Country
Australia
Russia
Origin Year
1840 AD
1890 AD
Australian Cattle Dog
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Australian Cattle Dog
Samoyed
Australian Cattle Dog
Samoyed
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-95 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Australian Cattle Dog
Samoyed
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Australian Cattle Dog
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Australian Cattle Dog
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Australian Cattle Dog
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Australian Cattle Dog
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Australian Cattle Dog
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Australian Cattle Dog
Samoyed
Australian Cattle Dog
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Australian Cattle Dog
Samoyed
