Samoyed vs Chinese Imperial Dog
Compare the Samoyed to the Chinese Imperial Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Samoyeds and Chinese Imperial Dogs.
Samoyed
Chinese Imperial Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
19-23½ Inches
4-9 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
3-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Samoyed
Chinese Imperial Dog
Origin Country
Russia
China
Origin Year
1890 AD
1970 AD
Samoyed
Chinese Imperial Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Samoyed
Chinese Imperial Dog
Samoyed
Chinese Imperial Dog
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
-30-70 °F
55-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Samoyed
Chinese Imperial Dog
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
10 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low
Samoyed
Chinese Imperial Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
High to Very High
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low to Medium
Drool
None to Low
Low
Samoyed
Chinese Imperial Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Samoyed
Chinese Imperial Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Samoyed
Chinese Imperial Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Samoyed
Chinese Imperial Dog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Samoyed
Chinese Imperial Dog
Samoyed
Chinese Imperial Dog
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Samoyed
Chinese Imperial Dog
