Are Samoyeds Good Dogs? What Science Says

Last Updated: Nov 22, 2022

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Introduction to the Temperament of the Samoyed

The are many descriptions of the temperament of the Samoyed out there. However, most of these descriptions are difficult to verify or prove. They are based on mere speculations.

In this article, we will provide a factual description of the temperament of the Samoyed based on solid scientific research. This will give you a better understanding of what you can expect from the Samoyed breed.

We obtained our description of the temperament of Samoyed by analyzing raw scientific data from The Canine Behavioral Assessment & Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ) database.

The C-BARQ dog temperament standard was developed by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania. It is considered the gold standard for measuring the behavior of dogs.

Over the years, the C-BARQ study has collected data on the temperament of thousands of dogs of different breeds including the Samoyed.

The C-BARQ study obtains its data by asking dog owners to score the behavior of their dogs on different behavior patterns.

The idea behind the C-BARQ study is that if it collects thousands of scores from thousands of dog owners on different aspects of dog behavior, a clear pattern will emerge on the temperament of different dog breeds.

The C-BARQ questionnaire measures 14 behavior aspects of dogs:

  1. Aggression towards stranger
  2. Aggression towards its owner
  3. Aggression towards other dogs
  4. How well they get along with other dogs
  5. Fear of strangers
  6. Fear of new things (new objects, unfamiliar loud sounds, etc)
  7. Fear of other dogs
  8. Separation anxiety
  9. Clinginess
  10. Trainability/ Stubbornness
  11. Prey drive
  12. Excitability
  13. Touch sensitivity
  14. Energy level

In this article, we will discuss the score of the Samoyed for each of these 14 characteristics. This will let you know the real temperament of the Samoyed.

The summary table below shows the score of the Samoyed for the different behavioral characteristics.

High percentage scores close to 100 are bad. Low percentage scores close to 0 are good.

Behavior Score
Stranger Directed Aggression 6.9 percent
Dog Rivalry 53.1 percent
Energy Level 51.0 percent
Excitability 5.9 percent
Separation Related Behavior 48.0 percent
Dog Directed Fear 41.6 percent
Stubbornness 39.6 percent
Nonsocial Fear 34.9 percent
Dog Directed Aggression 30.4 percent
Touch Sensitivity 27.4 percent
Attachment Attention Seeking 24.7 percent
Owner Directed Aggression 20.9 percent
Prey Drive 19.8 percent
Stranger Directed Fear 13.6 percent

Note that with proper training, you can better your Samoyed`s temperament. To learn how to properly train your Samoyed, I highly recommend that you go through Dr. Ian Dunbar`s online dog training classes, which you can find here.

I learned most of the things that I know about training dogs by reading Dr. Dunbar`s books and watching his training videos. Dr. Dunbar`s dog training methods are for people expecting to own a puppy soon, new dog owners, and experienced dog owners.

Another helpful online dog training class that I recommend is this one. The class will teach you how to properly train your Samoyed.

See also our complete ranking of dog breeds from the `best` to the `worst` based on temperament.

Are Samoyeds Aggressive Towards Strangers?

Dog breeds that are aggressive to strangers show hostile responses to strangers approaching or invading the dog`s or the dog owner`s personal space, territory, or home range.

Stranger-aggressive dog breeds are quick to show aggression to unfamiliar people.

Typical signs of moderate aggression in dogs include barking, growling, and baring of teeth. More serious display of aggression generally includes snapping, lunging, biting, or attempting to bite.

Samoyeds are not aggressive towards strangers.

This is because the Samoyed ranks very low for aggression towards strangers.

The Samoyed ranks number 121 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards strangers.

This information is based on what 18 Samoyed owners reported on the temperament of their Samoyed in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Samoyed has a stranger-directed-aggression score of 6.9 %.

Other dog breeds that are not aggressive towards strangers just like the Samoyed are listed in the table below

Stranger-Directed-Aggression Rank Breed Stranger-Directed-Aggression Score
118 Alaskan Malamute 10.9 %
119 Keeshond 10.7 %
120 Black and Tan Coonhound 9.6 %
121 Samoyed 6.9 %
122 Irish Wolfhound 6.6 %
123 Greyhound 2.5 %
124 Siberian Husky 0.0 %

The dog breeds that are most aggressive towards strangers are the:

  1. American Eskimo Dog
  2. Dachshund
  3. Miniature Pinscher
  4. Dachshund (Miniature)
  5. Miniature Schnauzer

The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards strangers are the:

  1. Siberian Husky
  2. Greyhound
  3. Irish Wolfhound
  4. Samoyed
  5. Black and Tan Coonhound

Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the most stranger-aggressive breed to the least stranger-aggressive breed.

Temperament of the Samoyed

Are Samoyeds Aggressive Towards their Owners?

Due to human effort over the course of many centuries, the dog has become a very domestic animal. Dogs have learned to live well with humans. As a result, dogs respect and love their owners. Nevertheless, some dog breeds are less respectful to their owners than some other dog breeds.

Owner-aggressive dog breeds show threatening or hostile responses to their owner or other members of the household when challenged, manhandled, stared at, stepped over, or when approached while in possession of food, objects, or toys.

A dog that is owner-aggressive shows its aggression by barking, growling, and baring of teeth. In extreme cases, these dogs can snap, lunge, bite, or attempt to bite their owners.

Samoyeds are quite a bit aggressive towards their owners.

This is because the Samoyed ranks high for aggression towards its owner.

The Samoyed ranks number 45 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards their owners.

This information is based on what 18 Samoyed owners reported on the temperament of their Samoyed in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Samoyed has an owner-directed-aggression score of 20.9 %.

Other dog breeds that are quite a bit owner-aggressive just like the Samoyed are listed in the table below

Owner-Directed-Aggression Rank Breed Owner-Directed-Aggression Score
42 Chinese Crested 22.1 %
43 English Springer Spaniel 21.9 %
44 Newfoundland 21.2 %
45 Samoyed 20.9 %
46 Papillon 20.5 %
47 Miniature Schnauzer 20.1 %
48 Parson Russell Terrier 19.8 %

The dog breeds that show the most aggression towards their owners are the:

  1. Pekingese
  2. Basenji
  3. Australian Silky Terrier
  4. Lhasa Apso
  5. Alaskan Husky

The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards their owners are the:

  1. Chinook
  2. Pointer
  3. Irish Water Spaniel
  4. Rhodesian Ridgeback
  5. Italian Greyhound

Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most aggressive to their owners to the ones that are least aggressive to their owners.

Are Samoyeds Aggressive Towards other Dogs?

Dogs that are aggressive towards other dogs will direct aggressive threats or actions toward unknown or unfamiliar dogs.

A dog-aggressive dog will threaten or show hostile responses when approached by unfamiliar dogs

A dog that is dog-aggressive shows its aggression by barking, growling, and baring of teeth. In extreme cases, these dogs can snap, lunge, bite, or attempt to bite other dogs.

Samoyeds are a little bit aggressive towards other dogs.

This is because the Samoyed ranks low for aggression towards other dogs.

The Samoyed ranks number 90 out of 124 dog breeds for aggression towards other dogs.

This information is based on what 18 Samoyed owners reported on the temperament of their Samoyed in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Samoyed has a dog-directed aggression score of 30.4 %.

Other dog breeds that are a little bit dog-aggressive just like the Samoyed are listed in the table below

Dog-Directed-Aggression Rank Breed Dog-Directed-Aggression Score
87 Poodle (Toy) 34.5 %
88 Rhodesian Ridgeback 32.7 %
89 Siberian Husky 31.8 %
90 Samoyed 30.4 %
91 Mastiff (English) 29.9 %
92 Ibizan Hound 29.4 %
93 Scottish Terrier 29.3 %

The dog breeds that show the most aggression towards other dogs are the:

  1. American Eskimo Dog
  2. Parson Russell Terrier
  3. Chinese Crested
  4. Pit Bull mix
  5. Dachshund

The dog breeds that are least aggressive towards other dogs are the:

  1. Pointer
  2. Black and Tan Coonhound
  3. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
  4. Irish Wolfhound
  5. Keeshond

Usually, small dog breeds display aggression not because they are mean but because they are afraid and feel insecure due to their small size.

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most aggressive to other dogs to the ones that are least aggressive to other dogs.

Personality of the Samoyed

Are Samoyeds Afraid of Strangers?

Some dogs breeds tend to be fearful of strangers.

Dogs that are fearful of strangers will avoid strangers. These dogs will crouch, cringe, or tremble when approached by strangers.

Extreme fear in dogs is characterized by serious attempts to escape or hide from the feared stranger.

Samoyeds are not fearful of strangers.

This is because the Samoyed ranks very low for fear of strangers.

The Samoyed ranks number 98 out of 124 dog breeds for fear of strangers.

This information is based on what 18 Samoyed owners reported on the temperament of their Samoyed in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Samoyed has a stranger-directed-fear score of 13.6 %.

Other dog breeds that are not stranger-fearful just like the Samoyed are listed in the table below

Stranger-Directed-Fear Rank Breed Stranger-Directed-Fear Score
95 Pembroke Welsh Corgi 14.9 %
96 Kuvasz 14.5 %
97 Bull Terrier 14.0 %
98 Samoyed 13.6 %
99 Collie 13.0 %
100 Labrador Retriever 12.8 %
101 Irish Setter 11.7 %

The dog breeds that show the most fear of strangers are the:

  1. Dachshund (Miniature)
  2. Chinese Crested
  3. American Eskimo Dog
  4. Italian Greyhound
  5. Chihuahua

The dog breeds that are least fearful of strangers are the:

  1. Old English Sheepdog
  2. Irish Wolfhound
  3. Norwegian Elkhound
  4. Siberian Husky
  5. Giant Schnauzer

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most fearful of strangers to the ones that are least fearful to strangers.

Are Samoyeds Afraid of Other Dogs?

Some dogs breeds tend to show fear when an unfamiliar dog approaches them.

A dog that is fearful of other dogs will try to avoid meeting other dogs.

Samoyeds are somewhat fearful of other dogs.

This is because the Samoyed ranks average for fear of other dogs.

The Samoyed ranks number 51 out of 124 dog breeds for fear of other dogs.

This information is based on what 18 Samoyed owners reported on the temperament of their Samoyed in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Samoyed has a dog-directed-fear score of 41.6 %.

Other dog breeds that are somewhat other-dog-fearful just like the Samoyed are listed in the table below

Dog-Directed-Fear Rank Breed Dog-Directed-Fear Score
48 Havanese 42.5 %
49 Bulldog 42.0 %
50 American Bulldog 41.9 %
51 Samoyed 41.6 %
52 Shetland Sheepdog 40.8 %
53 American Pit Bull Terrier 40.2 %
54 Belgian Tervuren 40.1 %

The dog breeds that are most fearful of other dogs are the:

  1. Dachshund (Miniature)
  2. Fox Terrier (Toy)
  3. Chinese Crested
  4. Chihuahua
  5. Lhasa Apso

The dog breeds that are least fearful of other dogs are the:

  1. Giant Schnauzer
  2. Ibizan Hound
  3. Eurasier
  4. Kuvasz
  5. Borzoi

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most fearful of other dogs to the ones that are least fearful of other dogs.

Is the Samoyed a good pet

Do Samoyeds Have Non-Social Fears?

Dogs that are fearful of sudden or loud noises, traffic, and unfamiliar objects and situations are said to exhibit nonsocial fear.

Samoyeds are somewhat fearful of unfamiliar sounds, situations, and objects.

This is because the Samoyed ranks average for non-social fear.

The Samoyed ranks number 55 out of 124 dog breeds for being fearful of unfamiliar things and situations.

This information is based on what 18 Samoyed owners reported on the temperament of their Samoyed in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Samoyed has a nonsocial-fear score of 34.9 %.

Other dog breeds that are somewhat nonsocial-fearful just like the Samoyed are listed in the table below

Nonsocial-Fear Rank Breed Nonsocial-Fear Score
52 Poodle (Miniature) 35.6 %
53 Miniature Schnauzer 35.5 %
54 Newfoundland 35.3 %
55 Samoyed 34.9 %
56 Boxer 34.5 %
57 Bullmastiff 33.2 %
58 Alaskan Malamute 32.8 %

The dog breeds that are most fearful of unfamiliar situations and objects are the:

  1. Australian Silky Terrier
  2. Dingo
  3. Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  4. English Bulldog
  5. Italian Greyhound

The dog breeds that are least fearful of unfamiliar situations and objects are the:

  1. Giant Schnauzer
  2. Siberian Husky
  3. Irish Setter
  4. Kuvasz
  5. Borzoi

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are most fearful of unfamiliar situations to the ones least fearful of unfamiliar situations.

Do Samoyeds Get Along Well With Other Dogs?

Some dog breeds display high dog rivalry. These dog breeds will threaten or act hostile to other familiar dogs in the same household.

These dog breeds will compete with other dogs. Also, these dog breeds do not get along well with other dogs.

Samoyeds are quite a bit competitive when dealing with other dogs.

This is because the Samoyed ranks high on dog rivalry.

The Samoyed ranks number 35 out of 124 dog breeds for displaying dog rivalry when dealing with familiar dogs.

This information is based on what 18 Samoyed owners reported on the temperament of their Samoyed in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Samoyed has a dog-rivalry score of 53.1 %.

Other dog breeds that are quite a bit competition-driven just like the Samoyed are listed in the table below

Dog-Rivalry Rank Breed Dog-Rivalry Score
32 Pointer 54.3 %
33 Belgian Malinois 54.2 %
34 Australian Cattle Dog 53.1 %
35 Samoyed 53.1 %
36 Gordon Setter 52.9 %
37 Fox Terrier (Toy) 52.9 %
38 Dalmatian 51.9 %

The dog breeds that do not get along well with other dogs are the:

  1. Miniature Pinscher
  2. Parson Russell Terrier
  3. Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  4. French Bulldog
  5. Treeing Walker Coonhound

The dog breeds that get along well with other dogs are the:

  1. Chinook
  2. Saint Bernard
  3. Norwegian Elkhound
  4. Italian Greyhound
  5. Scottish Terrier

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on how well they get along with other dog breeds.

The Samoyed. Is it aggressive?

Are Samoyeds Easy to Train?

Dogs have high trainability have the willingness to listen to their owner. These dogs are not stubborn. These dogs obey simple commands, and they learn very quickly.

Highly trainable dogs excel at fetching objects. They also respond positively to correction and ignore distraction.

Samoyeds are a little bit easy to train.

This is because the Samoyed ranks low for trainability.

The Samoyed ranks number 77 out of 124 dog breeds for easiness to train.

This information is based on what 18 Samoyed owners reported on the trainability of their Samoyed in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Samoyed has a trainability score of 60.4 %.

Other dog breeds that are a little bit easy to train just like the Samoyed are listed in the table below

Trainability Rank Breed Trainability Score
74 Jack Russell Terrier 60.9 %
75 Alaskan Malamute 60.6 %
76 Italian Greyhound 60.6 %
77 Samoyed 60.4 %
78 Redbone Coonhound 60.0 %
79 Cardigan Welsh Corgi 59.8 %
80 Bullmastiff 59.2 %

The dog breeds that are most easy to train are the:

  1. Belgian Tervuren
  2. Belgian Malinois
  3. Border Collie
  4. Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
  5. Irish Water Spaniel

The dog breeds that are difficult to train are the:

  1. Dingo
  2. Treeing Walker Coonhound
  3. Basenji
  4. Afghan Hound
  5. Pekingese

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the ones that are easiest to train to the ones that are most difficult to train.

Learn more about how intelligent the Samoyed is and how the intelligence of the Samoyed affects its trainability in this article on how smart the Samoyed is.

Do Samoyeds Get Along Well with Cats? Do They Get Along Well with Other Pets?

Dog breeds that have high chase-drive will run after (chase) cats, birds, and/or other small animals, given the opportunity.

Samoyeds are not into chasing after other smaller pets like cats, squirrels, chickens, and birds.

This is because the Samoyed ranks very low for small-pet-chasing.

The Samoyed ranks number 115 out of 124 dog breeds for chasing after smaller pets.

This information is based on what 18 Samoyed owners reported on the temperament of their Samoyed in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Samoyed has a chasing score of 19.8 %.

Other dog breeds that are not into chasing after smaller pets just like the Samoyed are listed in the table below

Chasing Rank Breed Chasing Score
112 French Bulldog 25.1 %
113 English Bulldog 24.0 %
114 Collie 23.9 %
115 Samoyed 19.8 %
116 Anatolian Shepherd 19.8 %
117 Black and Tan Coonhound 19.2 %
118 Keeshond 18.5 %

The dog breeds that like chasing after cats and other smaller pets are the:

  1. Basenji
  2. Dingo
  3. Ibizan Hound
  4. Parson Russell Terrier
  5. Borzoi

The dog breeds that will not chase after cats and other smaller pets are the:

  1. Pug
  2. Bulldog
  3. Shih Tzu
  4. Bernese Mountain Dog
  5. Great Pyrenees

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their prey drive.

Things to know before getting the Samoyed

Do Samoyeds Like Attention? Are they Clingy or Aloof?

Some dog breeds like to stay close to their owners all the time. These dogs like attention, and they like to receive the affection of their owners.

These dogs get jealous when their owners give attention to other dogs or other people instead of them.

Dogs with these traits are described as attachment/attention-seeking.

Samoyeds are not attachment/attention-seeking.

This is because the Samoyed ranks very low for attachment/attention-seeking behavior.

The Samoyed ranks number 110 out of 124 dog breeds for attachment/attention-seeking behavior.

This information is based on what 18 Samoyed owners reported on the temperament of their Samoyed in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Samoyed has an attachment/attention-seeking score of 24.7 %.

Other dog breeds that are not attachment/attention-seeking just like the Samoyed are listed in the table below

Attachment-Attention-Seeking Rank Breed Attachment-Attention-Seeking Score
107 Black and Tan Coonhound 27.9 %
108 Akita 27.8 %
109 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever 26.2 %
110 Samoyed 24.7 %
111 Bull Terrier 23.3 %
112 Great Pyrenees 21.6 %
113 Irish Wolfhound 21.1 %

The dog breeds that are always seeking the attention of their owners are the:

  1. Poodle (Toy)
  2. Fox Terrier (Toy)
  3. Australian Silky Terrier
  4. Australian Cattle Dog
  5. American Eskimo Dog

The dog breeds that are aloof are the:

  1. Norwegian Elkhound
  2. Borzoi
  3. Kuvasz
  4. English Setter
  5. Chow Chow

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their clinginess.

Do Samoyeds have Separation Anxiety? Do They Like to be Left Alone?

Dog breeds that have separation anxiety do not like to be left alone.

These dog breeds tend to bark and destroy things when separated from their owners.

They become restless or lose their appetite when left alone.

Samoyeds are quite a bit prone to developing separation anxiety.

This is because the Samoyed ranks high for separation anxiety relative to other dog breeds.

The Samoyed ranks number 40 out of 124 dog breeds for separation anxiety.

This information is based on what 18 Samoyed owners reported on the temperament of their Samoyed in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Samoyed has a separation anxiety score of 48.0 %.

Other dog breeds that are quite a bit prone to develop separation anxiety just like the Samoyed are listed in the table below

Separation-Related-Behavior Rank Breed Separation-Related-Behavior Score
37 Belgian Malinois 49.1 %
38 Miniature Schnauzer 49.1 %
39 Whippet 49.0 %
40 Samoyed 48.0 %
41 Pug 47.8 %
42 French Bulldog 47.7 %
43 Shih Tzu 47.5 %

The dog breeds that are most prone to develop separation anxiety are listed below. These dog breeds do not like to be left alone. These dog breeds are the:

  1. Treeing Walker Coonhound
  2. Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  3. Chinese Crested
  4. Miniature Pinscher
  5. Australian Silky Terrier

The dog breeds that are least prone to develop separation anxiety are the:

  1. Kuvasz
  2. Borzoi
  3. Giant Schnauzer
  4. Eurasier
  5. Bernese Mountain Dog

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their tendency to develop separation anxiety.

Temperament Profile of the Samoyed

Are Samoyeds Touch Sensitive? Do They Like to be Groomed?

Dogs that are touch-sensitive are fearful of `painful` procedures such as bathing, grooming, nail clipping, and veterinary examinations.

These dogs do not like going through these `painful` procedures, and they will react to show they do not like the procedure.

Samoyeds are somewhat touch-sensitive.

This is because the Samoyed ranks average for touch sensitivity.

The Samoyed ranks number 62 out of 124 dog breeds for touch sensitivity.

This information is based on what 18 Samoyed owners reported on the temperament of their Samoyed in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Samoyed has a touch-sensitivity score of 27.4 %.

Other dog breeds that are somewhat touch-sensitive just like the Samoyed are listed in the table below

Touch-Sensitivity Rank Breed Touch-Sensitivity Score
59 Miniature Schnauzer 28.5 %
60 Pembroke Welsh Corgi 28.4 %
61 German Shorthaired Pointer 28.2 %
62 Samoyed 27.4 %
63 Fox Terrier (Wire/Wire-haired) 27.3 %
64 Black and Tan Coonhound 27.2 %
65 Bearded Collie 27.0 %

The dog breeds that are most touch-sensitive are the:

  1. Fox Terrier (Toy)
  2. Miniature Pinscher
  3. Pekingese
  4. Australian Silky Terrier
  5. Chihuahua

The dog breeds that are least touch-sensitive are the:

  1. Kuvasz
  2. Borzoi
  3. Pointer
  4. Gordon Setter
  5. Portuguese Water Dog

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on their sensitivity to touch.

Are Samoyeds Hyper? Are they Highly Excitable?

Excitable dog or hyper dog breeds display strong reactions to potentially exciting or arousing events, such as:

  • going for walks
  • car trips
  • sound of the doorbell
  • arrival of visitors, and
  • the owner arriving home

Highly excitable dog breeds have difficulty settling down after arousal.

Samoyeds are not hyper (excitable).

This is because the Samoyed ranks very low for excitability.

The Samoyed ranks number 123 out of 124 dog breeds for excitability.

This information is based on what 18 Samoyed owners reported on the temperament of their Samoyed in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Samoyed has an excitability score of 5.9 %.

Other dog breeds that are not excitable just like the Samoyed are listed in the table below

Excitability Rank Breed Excitability Score
120 Anatolian Shepherd 11.7 %
121 Italian Greyhound 9.1 %
122 Great Pyrenees 6.2 %
123 Samoyed 5.9 %
124 Borzoi 0.0 %

The dog breeds that are most hyper (excitable) are the:

  1. Australian Silky Terrier
  2. Fox Terrier (Smooth)
  3. American Eskimo Dog
  4. Parson Russell Terrier
  5. Miniature Schnauzer

The dog breeds that are least hyper (excitable) are the:

  1. Borzoi
  2. Samoyed
  3. Great Pyrenees
  4. Italian Greyhound
  5. Anatolian Shepherd

See our complete ranking of dog breeds based on how hyper they are.

The Samoyed

Are Samoyeds Playful? What is the Energy Level of Samoyeds

Energetic dog breeds are very playful dog breeds. These are the dog breeds that do not get tired easily.

Samoyeds are a little bit energetic.

This is because the Samoyed ranks low for energy level.

The Samoyed ranks number 80 out of 124 dog breeds for energy level.

This information is based on what 18 Samoyed owners reported on the temperament of their Samoyed in a research survey.

Based on our further analysis of the survey, we found that the Samoyed has an energy-level score of 51.0 %.

Other dog breeds that are a little bit energetic just like the Samoyed are listed in the table below

Energy-Level Rank Breed Energy-Level Score
77 Border Terrier 52.0 %
78 Bichon Frise 51.9 %
79 Golden Retriever 51.5 %
80 Samoyed 51.0 %
81 Chihuahua 50.3 %
82 Chinese Shar-Pei 48.3 %
83 Shih Tzu 48.3 %

The dog breeds that are most playful and most energetic are the:

  1. Belgian Malinois
  2. Belgian Tervuren
  3. Fox Terrier (Toy)
  4. German Shorthaired Pointer
  5. Ibizan Hound

The dog breeds that are laziest are the:

  1. Kuvasz
  2. Anatolian Shepherd
  3. Greyhound
  4. Great Pyrenees
  5. Pekingese

See our complete ranking of dog breeds from the most energetic to the least energetic.

Conclusion on Samoyed Temperament

The temperament of your Samoyed comes from a combination of its genetics and what environment your Samoyed is exposed to.

You cannot change your Samoyed`s gene but you can change the things you expose your Samoyed to.

Exposing your Samoyed to dog training sessions early in its life can help you mold the temperament of your Samoyed to what you desire.

Again, with proper training, you can better your Samoyed`s temperament. To learn how to properly train a dog, I highly recommend Dr. Ian Dunbar`s online dog training classes, which you can find here.

I learned most of the things I know about training dogs by reading Dr. Dunbar`s books and watching his training videos. Dr. Dunbar`s dog training methods are for people expecting to own a puppy soon, new dog owners, and experienced dog owners.

Another helpful online dog training class that I recommend is this one. The class will teach you how to properly train your Samoyed.

If you think the Samoyed is the right dog breed for you, see our article on how much Samoyeds cost and Samoyed puppy buying guide.

Also, see our list of reputable Samoyed breeders in the United States and the prices of their Samoyed puppies.