Samoyed
VS
Standard Schnauzer
Samoyed vs Standard Schnauzer
Compare Samoyed and Standard Schnauzer 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 Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 57 cm
45 – 50 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
12 – 20 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
13 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
5/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
5/5
4/5
Shedding
4/5
2/5
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 Schnauzer
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
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 Standard Schnauzer
Medium, robust farm‑bred dog with a wiry low‑shedding coat in pepper‑and‑salt or black. Intelligent, watchful and protective yet affectionate and playful. Needs daily exercise, mental work, early socialization and regular grooming; generally healthy and long‑lived.
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