Chihuahua vs Samoyed
Compare the Chihuahua to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Samoyeds.
Chihuahua
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
15-20 Years
10-12 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Chihuahua
Samoyed
Origin Country
Mexico
Russia
Origin Year
1850 AD
1890 AD
Chihuahua
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Samoyed
Chihuahua
Samoyed
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Chihuahua
Samoyed
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Chihuahua
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Chihuahua
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
10-12 Years
Chihuahua
Samoyed
Chihuahua
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Medium
Chihuahua
Samoyed
