Samoyed
VS
West Siberian Laika
Samoyed vs West Siberian Laika
Compare Samoyed and West Siberian Laika 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
West Siberian Laika
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 57 cm
51 – 62 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
10 – 15 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
5/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Samoyed
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
West Siberian Laika
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
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 West Siberian Laika
The West Siberian Laika is an ancient, medium-sized northern hunting spitz with a thick double coat and curled tail, built for stamina in harsh climates. Independent and prey-driven yet loyal with family, it needs intensive exercise, mental work, and experienced, active owners.
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