Pyrenean Shepherd vs Samoyed
Compare the Pyrenean Shepherd to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pyrenean Shepherds and Samoyeds.
Pyrenean Shepherd
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-12 Years
Height
15-21 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
15-30 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Pyrenean Shepherd
Samoyed
Origin Country
France
Russia
Origin Year
1940 AD
1890 AD
Pyrenean Shepherd
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pyrenean Shepherd
Samoyed
Pyrenean Shepherd
Samoyed
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Pyrenean Shepherd
Samoyed
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Pyrenean Shepherd
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Pyrenean Shepherd
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Pyrenean Shepherd
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Pyrenean Shepherd
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pyrenean Shepherd
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-12 Years
Pyrenean Shepherd
Samoyed
Pyrenean Shepherd
Samoyed
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Pyrenean Shepherd
Samoyed
