Poodle vs Samoyed
Compare Poodles to Samoyeds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Poodle
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
15-24 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
45-70 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Poodle
Samoyed
Origin Country
Germany
Russia
Origin Year
1200 AD
1890 AD
Poodle
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Poodle
Samoyed
Poodle
Samoyed
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
35-80 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Poodle
Samoyed
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
32 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Poodle
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
None
Medium
Dander
None
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Poodle
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Poodle
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Poodle
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Poodle
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Poodle
Samoyed
Poodle
Samoyed
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Corded
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Poodle
Samoyed
