Chow Chow vs Samoyed
Compare the Chow Chow to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chow Chows and Samoyeds.
Chow Chow
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
17-20 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
40-75 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Chow Chow
Samoyed
Origin Country
China
Russia
Origin Year
-150 BC
1890 AD
Chow Chow
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chow Chow
Samoyed
Chow Chow
Samoyed
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Chow Chow
Samoyed
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Chow Chow
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Chow Chow
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Chow Chow
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chow Chow
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chow Chow
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Chow Chow
Samoyed
Chow Chow
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Chow Chow
Samoyed
