Samoyed
VS
Standard Poodle
Samoyed vs Standard Poodle
Compare Samoyed and Standard Poodle 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
Standard Poodle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 57 cm
45 – 60 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
25 – 32 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
13 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
5/5
Shedding
4/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Samoyed
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Standard Poodle
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Large
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 Standard Poodle
The Standard Poodle is an athletic, low‑shedding water retriever with a dense curly coat needing regular grooming. Highly intelligent and sensitive, it excels in training, dog sports, and family life, thriving on close companionship, daily exercise, and mental stimulation.
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