Flat-coated Retriever vs Samoyed
Compare the Flat-coated Retriever to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Flat-coated Retrievers and Samoyeds.
Samoyed
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
19-23½ Inches
22-24½ Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Samoyed
Flat-Coated Retriever
Origin Country
Russia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1890 AD
1859 AD
Samoyed
Flat-Coated Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Samoyed
Flat-Coated Retriever
Samoyed
Flat-Coated Retriever
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-30-70 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Samoyed
Flat-Coated Retriever
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Samoyed
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None to Low
Samoyed
Flat-Coated Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Samoyed
Flat-Coated Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Samoyed
Flat-Coated Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Samoyed
Flat-Coated Retriever
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Samoyed
Flat-Coated Retriever
Samoyed
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Samoyed
Flat-Coated Retriever
