Great Pyrenees vs Samoyed
Compare the Great Pyrenees to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Great Pyrenees and Samoyeds.
Great Pyrenees
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
25-32 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
85-160 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Great Pyrenees
Samoyed
Origin Country
Spain
Russia
Origin Year
-3000 BC
1890 AD
Great Pyrenees
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Great Pyrenees
Samoyed
Great Pyrenees
Samoyed
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
0-85 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Great Pyrenees
Samoyed
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Great Pyrenees
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium to High
None to Low
Great Pyrenees
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Great Pyrenees
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Great Pyrenees
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Great Pyrenees
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Great Pyrenees
Samoyed
Great Pyrenees
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Great Pyrenees
Samoyed
