Bearded Collie vs Samoyed

Compare the Bearded Collie to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bearded Collies and Samoyeds.

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.
  • Owner Experience - The Bearded Collie is an excellent choice for new/inexperienced owners. The Samoyed is okay for new owners, but may not be as easy as the Bearded Collie.
  • Children - Both the Bearded Collie and Samoyed are great with children.
  • Grooming - The Bearded Collie requires moderate grooming, but the Samoyed has high grooming needs.
  • Barking - Both the Bearded Collie and Samoyed are above average barkers.
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Bearded Collie vs Samoyed
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Breed NameBearded CollieSamoyed
General Details
Breed TypePurebredPurebred
Is Hypo­allergenicNoYes
Lifespan12-14 yrs.10-12 yrs.
Height20-22 in.19-23½ in.
Weight40-60 lb35-65 lb
IntelligenceHighHigh
History
Origin CountryUK (Scotland)Russia
Origin Year1500 AD1890 AD
Temperament
Overall FriendlinessVery GoodVery Good
Family FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Kid FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Pet FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Stranger FriendlyVery GoodVery Good
Personality
  • Affectionate
  • Enjoys Attention
  • Loving
  • Willing To Please
  • Affectionate
  • Loving
  • Stubborn
  • Willing To Please
Living Environment
ApartmentNoNo
IndoorNoYes
Small YardNoYes
Medium YardYesYes
Large YardYesYes
Temperature Tolerance ¹40°F to 75°F-30°F to 70°F
Barks/HowlsOftenOften
Exercise Needs
Energy LevelHighMedium
Exercise RequiredHighMedium
Top Running Speed22 mph20 mph
StrengthMediumMedium
Grooming Needs
Coat Main­tenanceHighLow
SheddingMediumMedium
DanderLow-MediumMedium
Drool AmountNone-LowNone-Low

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed NameBearded CollieSamoyed
Breed Mentality
Dominant/AlphaNoNo
Family/PackYesNo
IndependentNoYes
Breed Focus
Distracted EasilyNoNo
AverageNoNo
Focused & PatientYesYes
Breed Instincts
AggressionBelow AverageAverage
Burrow/DiggingBelow AverageAverage
ChasingAverageAverage
Follow CommandsHighBelow Average
FightingBelow AverageBelow Average
GuardingAverageHigh
HerdingHighAverage
HuntingBelow AverageBelow Average
ProtectionHighAverage
Remove VerminBelow AverageBelow Average
SleddingVery LowHigh
WatchHighHigh
Health Comparison
Breed NameBearded CollieSamoyed
Lifespan
Lifespan12-14 yrs.10-12 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Addison's DiseaseYesNo
AllergiesYesNo
ArthritisYesNo
BloatNoYes
CancerYesNo
DiabetesNoYes
Eye DiseasesYesNo
Hip DysplasiaYesYes
HypothyroidismYesNo
Progressive Retinal AtrophyNoYes
Pulmonic StenosisNoYes
Appearance Comparison
Breed NameBearded CollieSamoyed
Coat
HairYesYes
Coat Type
Double CoatYesYes
Coat Texture
SilkyYesNo
StraightYesYes
Coat Length(s)
LongYesNo
MediumNoYes
Coat Color(s)
Black & WhiteYesNo
Blue & WhiteYesNo
Brown & WhiteYesNo
Fawn & WhiteYesNo
BiscuitNoYes
CreamNoYes
WhiteNoYes
White & BiscuitNoYes