Rottweiler vs Samoyed
Compare Rottweilers to Samoyeds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Rottweiler
Samoyed
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
8-11 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-27 Inches
19-23½ Inches
Weight
85-130 Pounds
35-65 Pounds
Intelligence
Rottweiler
Samoyed
Origin Country
Germany
Russia
Origin Year
100 AD
1890 AD
Rottweiler
Samoyed
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Rottweiler
Samoyed
Rottweiler
Samoyed
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
-30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Rottweiler
Samoyed
Energy Level
Low to High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Very High
Medium
Rottweiler
Samoyed
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Medium
None to Low
Rottweiler
Samoyed
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Rottweiler
Samoyed
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Rottweiler
Samoyed
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Rottweiler
Samoyed
Average Lifespan
8-11 Years
10-12 Years
Rottweiler
Samoyed
Rottweiler
Samoyed
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Rottweiler
Samoyed
