Maltese vs Samoyed
Compare Maltese to Samoyeds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Maltese
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
8-10 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Maltese
Samoyed
Origin Country
Malta
Russia
Origin Year
-200 BC
1890 AD
Maltese
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Maltese
Samoyed
Maltese
Samoyed
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
55-80 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Maltese
Samoyed
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Low
Medium
Top Running Speed
12 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Low
Medium
Maltese
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Maltese
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Maltese
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Maltese
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Maltese
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
10-12 Years
Maltese
Samoyed
Maltese
Samoyed
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium
Maltese
Samoyed
