Samoyed
VS
Shiba Inu
Samoyed vs Shiba Inu
Compare Samoyed and Shiba Inu 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
Shiba Inu
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 57 cm
36 – 42 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
7 – 11 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
2/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
5/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Samoyed
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Shiba Inu
Stubborn
Small
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 Shiba Inu
Ancient Japanese spitz-type hunting dog, small yet muscular with foxlike face, curled tail and plush double coat in red, black and tan or sesame with urajiro. Independent, catlike, loyal but reserved, strong-willed, high prey drive, needs early socialisation, firm positive training and regular exercise.
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