Samoyed vs Siberian Husky
Compare Samoyeds to Siberian Huskies. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Samoyed
Siberian Husky
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
19-23½ Inches
20-23 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Samoyed
Siberian Husky
Origin Country
Russia
Russia
Origin Year
1890 AD
900 AD
Samoyed
Siberian Husky
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Samoyed
Siberian Husky
Samoyed
Siberian Husky
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-30-70 °F
-70-65 °F
Barks/Howls
Samoyed
Siberian Husky
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Samoyed
Siberian Husky
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Samoyed
Siberian Husky
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Samoyed
Siberian Husky
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Samoyed
Siberian Husky
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Samoyed
Siberian Husky
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Samoyed
Siberian Husky
Samoyed
Siberian Husky
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Samoyed
Siberian Husky
