Bernese Mountain Dog vs Samoyed
Compare the Bernese Mountain Dog to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bernese Mountain Dogs and Samoyeds.
Bernese Mountain Dog
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
6-8 Years
10-12 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
70-120 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Bernese Mountain Dog
Samoyed
Origin Country
Switzerland
Russia
Origin Year
1892 AD
1890 AD
Bernese Mountain Dog
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bernese Mountain Dog
Samoyed
Bernese Mountain Dog
Samoyed
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
15-75 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Bernese Mountain Dog
Samoyed
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Bernese Mountain Dog
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Bernese Mountain Dog
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Bernese Mountain Dog
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bernese Mountain Dog
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bernese Mountain Dog
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
6-8 Years
10-12 Years
Bernese Mountain Dog
Samoyed
Bernese Mountain Dog
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Bernese Mountain Dog
Samoyed
