Portuguese Water Dog vs Samoyed
Compare the Portuguese Water Dog to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Portuguese Water Dogs and Samoyeds.
Portuguese Water Dog
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
17-22 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
35-60 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Portuguese Water Dog
Samoyed
Origin Country
Portugal
Russia
Origin Year
1297 AD
1890 AD
Portuguese Water Dog
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Portuguese Water Dog
Samoyed
Portuguese Water Dog
Samoyed
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-80 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Portuguese Water Dog
Samoyed
Energy Level
High to Very High
Medium
Exercise Required
High to Very High
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Portuguese Water Dog
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
None
Medium
Dander
None to Low
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Portuguese Water Dog
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Portuguese Water Dog
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Portuguese Water Dog
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Portuguese Water Dog
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
10-12 Years
Portuguese Water Dog
Samoyed
Portuguese Water Dog
Samoyed
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Curly
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Portuguese Water Dog
Samoyed
