Dachshund vs Samoyed
Compare Dachshunds to Samoyeds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Dachshund
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-12 Years
Height
5-11 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
11-32 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Dachshund
Samoyed
Origin Country
Germany
Russia
Origin Year
1400 AD
1890 AD
Dachshund
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Dachshund
Samoyed
Dachshund
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
Dachshund
Samoyed
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
17 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Dachshund
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Dachshund
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Dachshund
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Dachshund
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Dachshund
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
10-12 Years
Dachshund
Samoyed
Dachshund
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Medium
Dachshund
Samoyed
