Miniature American Shepherd
VS
Samoyed
Miniature American Shepherd vs Samoyed
Compare Miniature American Shepherd 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
Miniature American Shepherd
Samoyed
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
33 – 46 cm
52 – 57 cm
Weight
9 – 14 kg
16 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 14 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
4/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
4/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Miniature American Shepherd
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Small
Samoyed
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Miniature American Shepherd
Compact, athletic herding dog bred in the U.S. as a smaller Australian Shepherd. Intelligent, devoted, and “velcro” with family, often reserved with strangers. Needs regular training, mental work, and exercise. Medium double coat in varied colors; generally healthy with 12–15 year lifespan.
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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