Samoyed
VS
Toy Poodle
Samoyed vs Toy Poodle
Compare Samoyed and Toy 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
Toy Poodle
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 57 cm
24 – 27 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
2 – 4 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 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
3/5
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
Toy Poodle
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
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 Toy Poodle
Toy Poodles are the smallest Poodles, square and elegant with dense, curly, low‑shedding coats needing regular grooming. Lively, sensitive and highly trainable, they form close bonds, suit active indoor lifestyles, and, with good care, often live 14–16 years or more.
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