Samoyed
VS
Bearded Collie
Samoyed vs Bearded Collie
Compare Samoyed and Bearded Collie 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
Samoyed
Bearded Collie
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 57 cm
51 – 56 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
18 – 27 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 14 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
4/5
Shedding
4/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Samoyed
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Bearded Collie
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
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.
About Bearded Collie
The Bearded Collie is a lively Scottish herding dog with a shaggy double coat, bright eyes, and an agile build. Affectionate, intelligent, and sensitive, it needs plenty of daily exercise, mental stimulation, and regular grooming. Generally healthy, it often lives 12–14 years or more.
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