Samoyed vs Himalayan Sheepdog
Compare Samoyeds to Himalayan Sheepdogs. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Samoyed
Himalayan Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Height
19-23½ Inches
19-24 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
50-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Samoyed
Himalayan Sheepdog
Origin Country
Russia
Nepal
Origin Year
1890 AD
Unspecified
Samoyed
Himalayan Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Samoyed
Himalayan Sheepdog
Samoyed
Himalayan Sheepdog
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-30-70 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Samoyed
Himalayan Sheepdog
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium to High
Samoyed
Himalayan Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
None to Low
Samoyed
Himalayan Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Samoyed
Himalayan Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Samoyed
Himalayan Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Samoyed
Himalayan Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-12 Years
Samoyed
Himalayan Sheepdog
Samoyed
Himalayan Sheepdog
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Samoyed
Himalayan Sheepdog
