Collie vs Samoyed
Compare the Collie to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Collies and Samoyeds.
Collie
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
14-16 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
50-80 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Collie
Samoyed
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Russia
Origin Year
1800 AD
1890 AD
Collie
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Collie
Samoyed
Collie
Samoyed
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
25-80 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Collie
Samoyed
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Collie
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
High to Very High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Collie
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Collie
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Collie
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Collie
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
10-12 Years
Collie
Samoyed
Collie
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Collie
Samoyed
