Comparison: Eurasian and Samoyed

Eurasian and Samoyed are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Eurasian
Photo: Vanue, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Samoyed
Photo: Alexander Patrikeev, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
EurasianSamoyed
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originGermanyRussia
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers–48–60 cm
Weight18–30 kg16–30 kg
Life span–12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Medium-sized spitz with prick ears and varied colours (no pure white or piebald)
  • Medium-long, thick coat over a dense undercoat
  • Bushy tail carried over the back
  • Pure white or cream dense coat
  • ´Samoyed smile´ with upturned mouth corners and slanted eyes
  • Tail curled over the back
CoatThick undercoat with medium-length, straight, loosely lying guard hair; all colours except pure white and piebald.Dense double coat; white, cream or biscuit.
PurposeGerman companion breed developed in the 1960s; calm family dog with a very strong bond to its people.A herding and sled dog of the Siberian Samoyede people that also kept them warm in tents.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.