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
- 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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| Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Samoyed |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | Yes |
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Height | 20-22 in. | 19-23½ in. |
| Weight | 40-60 lb | 35-65 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | UK (Scotland) | Russia |
| Origin Year | 1500 AD | 1890 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | No |
| Indoor | No | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 40°F to 75°F | -30°F to 70°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Medium |
| Exercise Required | High | Medium |
| Top Running Speed | 22 mph | 20 mph |
| Strength | Medium | Medium |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | High | Low |
| Shedding | Medium | Medium |
| Dander | Low-Medium | Medium |
| Drool Amount | None-Low | None-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.
| Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Samoyed |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | No |
| Independent | No | Yes |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | No | No |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Average |
| Chasing | Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | High | Below Average |
| Fighting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Average | High |
| Herding | High | Average |
| Hunting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Protection | High | Average |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Very Low | High |
| Watch | High | High |
| Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Samoyed |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-14 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Addison's Disease | Yes | No |
| Allergies | Yes | No |
| Arthritis | Yes | No |
| Bloat | No | Yes |
| Cancer | Yes | No |
| Diabetes | No | Yes |
| Eye Diseases | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | Yes |
| Hypothyroidism | Yes | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | No | Yes |
| Pulmonic Stenosis | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Bearded Collie | Samoyed |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | No |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Long | Yes | No |
| Medium | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black & White | Yes | No |
| Blue & White | Yes | No |
| Brown & White | Yes | No |
| Fawn & White | Yes | No |
| Biscuit | No | Yes |
| Cream | No | Yes |
| White | No | Yes |
| White & Biscuit | No | Yes |