Coton De Tulear vs Samoyed
Compare the Coton De Tulear to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Coton De Tulears and Samoyeds.
Coton De Tulear
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
14-16 Years
10-12 Years
Height
9-13 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
8-15 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Coton De Tulear
Samoyed
Origin Country
Madagascar
Russia
Origin Year
1970 AD
1890 AD
Coton De Tulear
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Coton De Tulear
Samoyed
Coton De Tulear
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
Coton De Tulear
Samoyed
Energy Level
Low to Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Coton De Tulear
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Coton De Tulear
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Coton De Tulear
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Coton De Tulear
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Coton De Tulear
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
14-16 Years
10-12 Years
Coton De Tulear
Samoyed
Coton De Tulear
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Coton De Tulear
Samoyed
