Samoyed vs Hovawart
Compare the Samoyed to the Hovawart. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Samoyeds and Hovawarts.
Samoyed
Hovawart
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
19-23½ Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
60-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Samoyed
Hovawart
Origin Country
Russia
Germany
Origin Year
1890 AD
1210 AD
Samoyed
Hovawart
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Samoyed
Hovawart
Samoyed
Hovawart
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-30-70 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Samoyed
Hovawart
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Samoyed
Hovawart
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
Low
Samoyed
Hovawart
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Samoyed
Hovawart
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Samoyed
Hovawart
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Samoyed
Hovawart
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Samoyed
Hovawart
Samoyed
Hovawart
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Samoyed
Hovawart
