Cocker Spaniel vs Samoyed
Compare Cocker Spaniels to Samoyeds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Cocker Spaniel
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
14-15 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
24-28 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Cocker Spaniel
Samoyed
Origin Country
Suriname
Russia
Origin Year
1800 AD
1890 AD
Cocker Spaniel
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Cocker Spaniel
Samoyed
Cocker Spaniel
Samoyed
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Cocker Spaniel
Samoyed
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low to Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Cocker Spaniel
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None to Low
Cocker Spaniel
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Cocker Spaniel
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Cocker Spaniel
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Cocker Spaniel
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Cocker Spaniel
Samoyed
Cocker Spaniel
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Cocker Spaniel
Samoyed
