Samoyed
VS
Norwich Terrier
Samoyed vs Norwich Terrier
Compare Samoyed and Norwich Terrier 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
Norwich Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 57 cm
25 – 26 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
5 – 6 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
2/5
Grooming needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
Characteristics
Samoyed
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Norwich Terrier
Super smart
Tiny
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 Norwich Terrier
Norwich Terriers are small, sturdy, confident terriers with prick ears, a foxy, alert expression and a harsh, weather‑resistant coat. Bred as farm ratters, they remain lively, curious hunters, need regular exercise, mental stimulation and moderate grooming, and are generally long lived.
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