Golden Retriever vs Samoyed
Compare the Golden Retriever to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Samoyeds.
Golden Retriever
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Samoyed
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Russia
Origin Year
1865 AD
1890 AD
Golden Retriever
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Samoyed
Golden Retriever
Samoyed
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Samoyed
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Golden Retriever
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Golden Retriever
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Golden Retriever
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Golden Retriever
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Golden Retriever
Samoyed
Golden Retriever
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Golden Retriever
Samoyed
