Old English Sheepdog vs Samoyed
Compare the Old English Sheepdog to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Old English Sheepdogs and Samoyeds.
Old English Sheepdog
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-11 Years
10-12 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
60-100 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Old English Sheepdog
Samoyed
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Russia
Origin Year
1800 AD
1890 AD
Old English Sheepdog
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Old English Sheepdog
Samoyed
Old English Sheepdog
Samoyed
Apartment
No
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
Old English Sheepdog
Samoyed
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Old English Sheepdog
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
None to Low
Old English Sheepdog
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Old English Sheepdog
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Old English Sheepdog
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Old English Sheepdog
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
10-11 Years
10-12 Years
Old English Sheepdog
Samoyed
Old English Sheepdog
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Old English Sheepdog
Samoyed
