Comparison: Samoyed and Siberian Husky

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

Samoyed
Photo: Alexander Patrikeev, CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Siberian Husky
Photo: Evgenia Deviash, CC BY 3.0, source
SamoyedSiberian Husky
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of originRussiaUnited States
CategoryMediumLarge
Height at withers48–60 cm51–60 cm
Weight16–30 kg16–27 kg
Life span12–14 years12–14 years
Recognition features
  • Pure white or cream dense coat
  • ´Samoyed smile´ with upturned mouth corners and slanted eyes
  • Tail curled over the back
  • Blue or odd-coloured eyes and a facial mask pattern
  • Double dense coat, erect triangular ears
  • Sickle tail carried over the back
CoatDense double coat; white, cream or biscuit.Dense double coat, medium length, all colours.
PurposeA herding and sled dog of the Siberian Samoyede people that also kept them warm in tents.Chukchi people in Siberia bred it for pulling light sleds long distances on little food.

Breed page: Samoyed · Breed page: Siberian Husky

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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.