Samoyed vs Jindo
Compare the Samoyed to the Jindo. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Samoyeds and Jindos.
Samoyed
Jindo
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
19-23½ Inches
16-25 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
25-50 Pounds
Intelligence
Samoyed
Jindo
Origin Country
Russia
South Korea
Origin Year
1890 AD
1300 AD
Samoyed
Jindo
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Samoyed
Jindo
Samoyed
Jindo
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-30-70 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Samoyed
Jindo
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Samoyed
Jindo
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
Low
Samoyed
Jindo
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Samoyed
Jindo
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Samoyed
Jindo
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Samoyed
Jindo
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Samoyed
Jindo
Samoyed
Jindo
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Samoyed
Jindo
