Keeshond vs Samoyed
Compare the Keeshond to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Keeshonden and Samoyeds.
Keeshond
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
17-18 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
30-45 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Keeshond
Samoyed
Origin Country
Netherlands
Russia
Origin Year
1400 AD
1890 AD
Keeshond
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Keeshond
Samoyed
Keeshond
Samoyed
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-15-75 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Keeshond
Samoyed
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Keeshond
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Medium to High
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Keeshond
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Keeshond
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Keeshond
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Keeshond
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Keeshond
Samoyed
Keeshond
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Keeshond
Samoyed
