Samoyed vs Swedish Vallhund
Compare the Samoyed to the Swedish Vallhund. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Samoyeds and Swedish Vallhunds.
Samoyed
Swedish Vallhund
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
19-23½ Inches
12-16 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
25-35 Pounds
Intelligence
Samoyed
Swedish Vallhund
Origin Country
Russia
Sweden
Origin Year
1890 AD
800 AD
Samoyed
Swedish Vallhund
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Samoyed
Swedish Vallhund
Samoyed
Swedish Vallhund
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-30-70 °F
30-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Samoyed
Swedish Vallhund
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Medium
Samoyed
Swedish Vallhund
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low to Medium
Shedding
Medium
Low to Medium
Dander
Medium
Low to Medium
Drool
None to Low
None to Low
Samoyed
Swedish Vallhund
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Samoyed
Swedish Vallhund
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Samoyed
Swedish Vallhund
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Samoyed
Swedish Vallhund
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Samoyed
Swedish Vallhund
Samoyed
Swedish Vallhund
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Samoyed
Swedish Vallhund
