Samoyed vs Alaskan Klee Kai
Compare the Samoyed to the Alaskan Klee Kai. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Samoyeds and Alaskan Klee Kais.
Samoyed
Alaskan Klee Kai
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Height
19-23½ Inches
17-17 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
10-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Samoyed
Alaskan Klee Kai
Origin Country
Russia
United States
Origin Year
1890 AD
1988 AD
Samoyed
Alaskan Klee Kai
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Samoyed
Alaskan Klee Kai
Samoyed
Alaskan Klee Kai
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
-30-70 °F
15-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Samoyed
Alaskan Klee Kai
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium to High
Samoyed
Alaskan Klee Kai
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Medium to High
Drool
None to Low
Low
Samoyed
Alaskan Klee Kai
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Samoyed
Alaskan Klee Kai
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Samoyed
Alaskan Klee Kai
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Samoyed
Alaskan Klee Kai
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Samoyed
Alaskan Klee Kai
Samoyed
Alaskan Klee Kai
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Samoyed
Alaskan Klee Kai
