Samoyed vs Greenland Dog
Compare the Samoyed to the Greenland Dog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Samoyeds and Greenland Dogs.
Samoyed
Greenland Dog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
19-23½ Inches
22-25 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
66-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Samoyed
Greenland Dog
Origin Country
Russia
Greenland
Origin Year
1890 AD
1000 AD
Samoyed
Greenland Dog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Samoyed
Greenland Dog
Samoyed
Greenland Dog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-30-70 °F
0-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Samoyed
Greenland Dog
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium
High to Very High
Samoyed
Greenland Dog
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
None to Low
Samoyed
Greenland Dog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Samoyed
Greenland Dog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Samoyed
Greenland Dog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Samoyed
Greenland Dog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Samoyed
Greenland Dog
Samoyed
Greenland Dog
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Samoyed
Greenland Dog
