Samoyed vs Tornjak
Compare the Samoyed to the Tornjak. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Samoyeds and Tornjaks.
Samoyed
Tornjak
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
19-23½ Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
60-110 Pounds
Intelligence
Samoyed
Tornjak
Origin Country
Russia
Croatia
Origin Year
1890 AD
-1000 BC
Samoyed
Tornjak
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Samoyed
Tornjak
Samoyed
Tornjak
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
-30-70 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Samoyed
Tornjak
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
Very High
Samoyed
Tornjak
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
Medium
Samoyed
Tornjak
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Samoyed
Tornjak
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Samoyed
Tornjak
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Samoyed
Tornjak
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Samoyed
Tornjak
Samoyed
Tornjak
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Samoyed
Tornjak
