English Setter vs Samoyed
Compare the English Setter to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between English Setters and Samoyeds.
English Setter
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
45-80 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
English Setter
Samoyed
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Russia
Origin Year
1825 AD
1890 AD
English Setter
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
English Setter
Samoyed
English Setter
Samoyed
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
English Setter
Samoyed
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
21 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
English Setter
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
English Setter
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
English Setter
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
English Setter
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
English Setter
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
English Setter
Samoyed
English Setter
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
English Setter
Samoyed
