Pomeranian vs Samoyed
Compare Pomeranians to Samoyeds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Pomeranian
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-12 Years
Height
7-12 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
3-7 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Pomeranian
Samoyed
Origin Country
Germany
Russia
Origin Year
1500 AD
1890 AD
Pomeranian
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pomeranian
Samoyed
Pomeranian
Samoyed
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Pomeranian
Samoyed
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Pomeranian
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Pomeranian
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Pomeranian
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Pomeranian
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pomeranian
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-12 Years
Pomeranian
Samoyed
Pomeranian
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Pomeranian
Samoyed
