Samoyed
VS
Old English Sheepdog
Samoyed vs Old English Sheepdog
Compare Samoyed and Old English Sheepdog 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
Old English Sheepdog
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 57 cm
56 – 70 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
25 – 50 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
5/5
5/5
Energy level
5/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
5/5
Shedding
4/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
Characteristics
Samoyed
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Old English Sheepdog
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Giant
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 Old English Sheepdog
The Old English Sheepdog is a large, shaggy, athletic herding breed with a dense double coat needing regular grooming or a shorter pet clip. Affectionate, clownish, and people focused, it’s intelligent but sometimes stubborn, thriving with consistent training and daily mental and physical exercise.
Similar breeds
More breeds
