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.
Bearded Collie
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
20-22 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
40-60 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Bearded Collie
Samoyed
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Russia
Origin Year
1500 AD
1890 AD
Bearded Collie
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bearded Collie
Samoyed
Bearded Collie
Samoyed
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Bearded Collie
Samoyed
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Bearded Collie
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low to Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None to Low
Bearded Collie
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Bearded Collie
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Bearded Collie
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bearded Collie
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Bearded Collie
Samoyed
Bearded Collie
Samoyed
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Bearded Collie
Samoyed
