Finnish Lapphund vs Samoyed
Compare the Finnish Lapphund to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Finnish Lapphunds and Samoyeds.
Finnish Lapphund
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
16-21 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
33-53 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Finnish Lapphund
Samoyed
Origin Country
Finland
Russia
Origin Year
-7000 BC
1890 AD
Finnish Lapphund
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Finnish Lapphund
Samoyed
Finnish Lapphund
Samoyed
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-70 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Finnish Lapphund
Samoyed
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Finnish Lapphund
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Medium to High
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Finnish Lapphund
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Finnish Lapphund
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Finnish Lapphund
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Finnish Lapphund
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Finnish Lapphund
Samoyed
Finnish Lapphund
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Rough
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Finnish Lapphund
Samoyed
