Samoyed vs Goldendoodle
Compare Samoyeds to Goldendoodles. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Samoyed
Goldendoodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Maybe
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Height
19-23½ Inches
14-21 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
25-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Samoyed
Goldendoodle
Origin Country
Russia
United States
Origin Year
1890 AD
1992 AD
Samoyed
Goldendoodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Samoyed
Goldendoodle
Samoyed
Goldendoodle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-30-70 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Samoyed
Goldendoodle
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to High
Samoyed
Goldendoodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
None to Medium
Dander
Medium
None to Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Samoyed
Goldendoodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Samoyed
Goldendoodle
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Samoyed
Goldendoodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Samoyed
Goldendoodle
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Samoyed
Goldendoodle
Samoyed
Goldendoodle
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Samoyed
Goldendoodle
