Samoyed vs Koolie
Compare the Samoyed to the Koolie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Samoyeds and Koolies.
Samoyed
Koolie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
15-18 Years
Height
19-23½ Inches
13-23 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
30-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Samoyed
Koolie
Origin Country
Russia
Australia
Origin Year
1890 AD
1840 AD
Samoyed
Koolie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Samoyed
Koolie
Samoyed
Koolie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-30-70 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Samoyed
Koolie
Energy Level
Medium
High to Very High
Exercise Required
Medium
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Samoyed
Koolie
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
Low
Samoyed
Koolie
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Samoyed
Koolie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Samoyed
Koolie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Samoyed
Koolie
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
15-18 Years
Samoyed
Koolie
Samoyed
Koolie
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Long
Samoyed
Koolie
