Samoyed vs Miniature Poodle
Compare the Samoyed to the Miniature Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Samoyeds and Miniature Poodles.
Samoyed
Miniature Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
14-15 Years
Height
19-23½ Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
12-18 Pounds
Intelligence
Samoyed
Miniature Poodle
Origin Country
Russia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1890 AD
1700 AD
Samoyed
Miniature Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Samoyed
Miniature Poodle
Samoyed
Miniature Poodle
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
-30-70 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Samoyed
Miniature Poodle
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Samoyed
Miniature Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
Medium
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
None to Low
None
Samoyed
Miniature Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Samoyed
Miniature Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Samoyed
Miniature Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Samoyed
Miniature Poodle
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
14-15 Years
Samoyed
Miniature Poodle
Samoyed
Miniature Poodle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Samoyed
Miniature Poodle
