Samoyed vs American Pit Bull Terrier
Compare the Samoyed to the American Pit Bull Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Samoyeds and American Pit Bull Terriers.
Samoyed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
19-23½ Inches
17-20 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Samoyed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Origin Country
Russia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1890 AD
1898 AD
Samoyed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Samoyed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Samoyed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-30-70 °F
45-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Samoyed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
30 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Samoyed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None to Low
Samoyed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
No
Samoyed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Samoyed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Samoyed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Samoyed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Samoyed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Samoyed
American Pit Bull Terrier
