Samoyed vs Canadian Eskimo Dog
Compare the Samoyed to the Canadian Eskimo Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Samoyeds and Canadian Eskimo Dogs.
Samoyed
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Height
19-23½ Inches
20-28 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
40-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Samoyed
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Origin Country
Russia
Canada
Origin Year
1890 AD
1000 AD
Samoyed
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Samoyed
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Samoyed
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-30-70 °F
20-65 °F
Barks/Howls
Samoyed
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
26 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium to High
Samoyed
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
Low
Samoyed
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Samoyed
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Samoyed
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Samoyed
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Samoyed
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Samoyed
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Scruffy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Samoyed
Canadian Eskimo Dog
