Doberman Pinscher vs Samoyed
Compare Doberman Pinschers to Samoyeds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Doberman Pinscher
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
24-28 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
65-99 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Doberman Pinscher
Samoyed
Origin Country
Germany
Russia
Origin Year
1890 AD
1890 AD
Doberman Pinscher
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Doberman Pinscher
Samoyed
Doberman Pinscher
Samoyed
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-75 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Doberman Pinscher
Samoyed
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Doberman Pinscher
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Doberman Pinscher
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
No
Yes
Doberman Pinscher
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Doberman Pinscher
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Doberman Pinscher
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Doberman Pinscher
Samoyed
Doberman Pinscher
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Doberman Pinscher
Samoyed
