Flat Coated Retriever
VS
Samoyed
Flat Coated Retriever vs Samoyed
Compare Flat Coated Retriever 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
Flat Coated Retriever
Samoyed
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
56 – 61 cm
52 – 57 cm
Weight
25 – 36 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
8 – 14 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
5/5
Intelligence
5/5
4/5
Trainability
5/5
4/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
2/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Flat Coated Retriever
Great with kids
Super smart
Quiet
Easy to train
Large
Samoyed
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Flat Coated Retriever
Flat Coated Retrievers are medium‑large, athletic gundogs with sleek black or liver coats and friendly, puppy‑like attitudes. Energetic, people‑oriented, and highly trainable, they need plenty of exercise, positive training, close family life, and attentive health care.
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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