Icelandic Sheepdog vs Samoyed
Compare the Icelandic Sheepdog to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Icelandic Sheepdogs and Samoyeds.
Icelandic Sheepdog
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
16½-18 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Icelandic Sheepdog
Samoyed
Origin Country
Iceland
Russia
Origin Year
870 AD
1890 AD
Icelandic Sheepdog
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Icelandic Sheepdog
Samoyed
Icelandic Sheepdog
Samoyed
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Icelandic Sheepdog
Samoyed
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Icelandic Sheepdog
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Low to Medium
Low
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Icelandic Sheepdog
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Icelandic Sheepdog
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Icelandic Sheepdog
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Icelandic Sheepdog
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Icelandic Sheepdog
Samoyed
Icelandic Sheepdog
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Icelandic Sheepdog
Samoyed
