Coton de Tulear
VS
Samoyed
Coton de Tulear vs Samoyed
Compare Coton de Tulear 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
Coton de Tulear
Samoyed
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
23 – 28 cm
52 – 57 cm
Weight
4 – 6 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
14 – 16 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
5/5
Shedding
2/5
4/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Coton de Tulear
Great with kids
Super smart
Tiny
Samoyed
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Coton de Tulear
Small, sturdy companion from Madagascar, the Coton de Tulear has a long, white, cotton‑soft coat needing regular grooming. Cheerful, sensitive and very people focused, it bonds closely, suits apartments, needs moderate exercise and kind training, and is generally long lived but prone to some joint, eye and skin issues.
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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