Newfoundland vs Siberian Husky

Compare Newfoundlands to Siberian Huskies. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.

Newfoundland vs Siberian Husky
Newfoundland
Siberian Husky
Newfoundland
Siberian Husky
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General Details
Newfoundland
Siberian Husky
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-15 Years
Height
25-30 Inches
20-23 Inches
Weight
100-150 Pounds
35-60 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Newfoundland
Siberian Husky
Origin Country
Canada
Russia
Origin Year
1600 AD
900 AD
Temperament
Newfoundland
Siberian Husky
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Newfoundland
Siberian Husky
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Newfoundland
Siberian Husky
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
0-80 °F
-70-65 °F
Barks/Howls
None
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Newfoundland
Siberian Husky
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Very High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Newfoundland
Siberian Husky
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium to High
Shedding
High
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Newfoundland
Siberian Husky
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Newfoundland
Siberian Husky
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Newfoundland
Siberian Husky
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
Below Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
None
Protection
Below Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
None
Sled Pulling
Average
Above Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Newfoundland
Siberian Husky
Average Lifespan
8-10 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Newfoundland
Siberian Husky
Common Health Issues
Addison's disease
Bloat
Cancer
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Cherry eye
Subaortic Stenosis
Cystinuria
Corneal dystrophy
Cataracts
Progressive retinal atrophy
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Newfoundland
Siberian Husky
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium to Long
Medium
Coat Coloring
Newfoundland
Siberian Husky
Breed Colors
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