Boston Terrier vs Samoyed
Compare the Boston Terrier to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Boston Terriers and Samoyeds.
Boston Terrier
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
13-15 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
10-25 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Boston Terrier
Samoyed
Origin Country
United States
Russia
Origin Year
1870 AD
1890 AD
Boston Terrier
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Boston Terrier
Samoyed
Boston Terrier
Samoyed
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Boston Terrier
Samoyed
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
15 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Boston Terrier
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Boston Terrier
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Boston Terrier
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Boston Terrier
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Boston Terrier
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-12 Years
Boston Terrier
Samoyed
Boston Terrier
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Boston Terrier
Samoyed
