Samoyed
VS
Västgötaspets
Samoyed vs Västgötaspets
Compare Samoyed and Västgötaspets 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
Västgötaspets
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 57 cm
31 – 33 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
9 – 15 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
5/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming needs
5/5
2/5
Shedding
4/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Samoyed
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
Västgötaspets
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
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 Västgötaspets
The Västgötaspets is a small, sturdy Swedish herding dog with a foxlike look, dense double coat and easy grooming. Energetic, vocal and intelligent, it bonds closely with active families, needs consistent positive training, daily exercise and mental stimulation, and is generally healthy.
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