Samoyed vs Shiba Inu
Compare Samoyeds to Shiba Inus. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Samoyed
Shiba Inu
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Height
19-23½ Inches
13-17 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
15-23 Pounds
Intelligence
Samoyed
Shiba Inu
Origin Country
Russia
Japan
Origin Year
1890 AD
-300 BC
Samoyed
Shiba Inu
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Samoyed
Shiba Inu
Samoyed
Shiba Inu
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
-30-70 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Samoyed
Shiba Inu
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
17 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Samoyed
Shiba Inu
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Samoyed
Shiba Inu
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Samoyed
Shiba Inu
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Samoyed
Shiba Inu
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Samoyed
Shiba Inu
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Samoyed
Shiba Inu
Samoyed
Shiba Inu
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Samoyed
Shiba Inu
