Samoyed vs Sheltie
Compare the Samoyed to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Samoyeds and Shelties.
Samoyed
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
19-23½ Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Samoyed
Sheltie
Origin Country
Russia
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1890 AD
1909 AD
Samoyed
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Samoyed
Sheltie
Samoyed
Sheltie
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-30-70 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Samoyed
Sheltie
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
Low to Medium
Samoyed
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Low
High to Very High
Shedding
Medium
High to Very High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
Samoyed
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Samoyed
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Samoyed
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Samoyed
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Samoyed
Sheltie
Samoyed
Sheltie
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Samoyed
Sheltie
