Chinese Crested vs Samoyed
Compare the Chinese Crested to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chinese Cresteds and Samoyeds.
Chinese Crested
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
10-13 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
5-12 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Chinese Crested
Samoyed
Origin Country
China
Russia
Origin Year
1800 AD
1890 AD
Chinese Crested
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chinese Crested
Samoyed
Chinese Crested
Samoyed
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
60-80 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Chinese Crested
Samoyed
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
16 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Chinese Crested
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Chinese Crested
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Chinese Crested
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Chinese Crested
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chinese Crested
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
13-15 Years
10-12 Years
Chinese Crested
Samoyed
Chinese Crested
Samoyed
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Bald
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Hairless
Medium
Chinese Crested
Samoyed
