English Toy Terrier
VS
Samoyed
English Toy Terrier vs Samoyed
Compare English Toy Terrier 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
English Toy Terrier
Samoyed
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 30 cm
52 – 57 cm
Weight
2 – 4 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 13 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
3/5
5/5
Energy level
2/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
2/5
5/5
Shedding
2/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
English Toy Terrier
Low grooming
Easy to train
Tiny
Samoyed
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About English Toy Terrier
Small, elegant black-and-tan toy terrier with a fine but athletic build and low‑maintenance short coat. Loyal and people-focused, often bonding closely with one person. Lively, intelligent and sensitive, needs daily exercise, mental stimulation and protection from temperature extremes.
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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