Anatolian Shepherd Dog vs Samoyed
Compare the Anatolian Shepherd Dog to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Anatolian Shepherd Dogs and Samoyeds.
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
11-13 Years
10-12 Years
Height
26-30 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
80-150 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Samoyed
Origin Country
Turkey
Russia
Origin Year
-4000 BC
1890 AD
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Samoyed
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Samoyed
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-70 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Samoyed
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Medium
None to Low
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
10-12 Years
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Samoyed
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Samoyed
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Samoyed
