Shar-pei vs Samoyed
Compare the Shar-pei to the Samoyed. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Shar-pei and Samoyeds.
Samoyed
Shar-Pei
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-12 Years
Height
19-23½ Inches
18-20 Inches
Weight
35-65 Pounds
40-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Samoyed
Shar-Pei
Origin Country
Russia
China
Origin Year
1890 AD
-200 BC
Samoyed
Shar-Pei
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Samoyed
Shar-Pei
Samoyed
Shar-Pei
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
-30-70 °F
45-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Samoyed
Shar-Pei
Energy Level
Medium
Low to Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Samoyed
Shar-Pei
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None to Low
Medium
Samoyed
Shar-Pei
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
No
Independent
Yes
Yes
Samoyed
Shar-Pei
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Samoyed
Shar-Pei
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Samoyed
Shar-Pei
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-12 Years
Samoyed
Shar-Pei
Samoyed
Shar-Pei
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Wrinkly
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Samoyed
Shar-Pei
