Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
VS
Samoyed
Belgian Shepherd Groenendael vs Samoyed
Compare Belgian Shepherd Groenendael and Samoyed side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
Samoyed
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
57 – 62 cm
52 – 57 cm
Weight
20 – 30 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
4/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
Samoyed
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Belgian Shepherd Groenendael
Medium‑large, square‑built Belgian herding dog with a long, dense, solid black coat. Intelligent, energetic, and highly trainable, it excels in sports and working roles. Deeply loyal, watchful, and people‑oriented, it needs daily exercise, mental work, and regular grooming.
About Samoyed
Medium, strong Arctic spitz bred by the Samoyede people to herd reindeer, pull sleds, and share family tents. Noted for its “Samoyed smile” and heavy, low‑odor double coat. Social, energetic, vocal, and intelligent, it needs close companionship, firm positive training, and ample exercise.
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