Samoyed versus Silky Terrier. Final Verdict on Which one is a Better Pet.

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Samoyed Versus Silky Terrier: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Samoyed and for the Silky Terrier. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Samoyed or the Silky Terrier.

Samoyed versus Silky Terrier

Samoyed versus Silky Terrier: Overview

A very important difference between the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Samoyed is a medium-sized dog while the Silky Terrier is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Samoyed belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

On the other hand, the Silky Terrier belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

Samoyed versus Silky Terrier: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Samoyed to the Silky Terrier based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier

Factor Samoyed Silky Terrier
Tolerates Hot Weather 1/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 1/5 4/5
Height 1 foot, 7 inches to 2 feet tall at the shoulder 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 12 to 14 years 12 to 15 years
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 5/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 2/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Easy To Train 3/5 4/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 2/5
Easygoing 2/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 1/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Weight 50 to 60 pounds 8 to 10 pounds
Average Lifespan 13.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $2460 $1890
Price Range $1500 – $3000 $1425 – $2075
Temperament Score 80.3 percent 73.7 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination, minimum age 1 year
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (X-L PRA) DNA Test
  • RD/OSD
  • Eye Examination
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 61 103
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 33 37

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Samoyed in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Silky Terrier. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Samoyed is 71 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Silky Terrier is 80 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Silky Terrier is a better pet than the Samoyed. So, you should get the Silky Terrier!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier

    Below is a list of where the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier are most different:

  • Samoyeds cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments. However, Silky Terriers can tolerate hot weather.
  • Samoyeds require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Silky Terriers are very easy to groom.
  • Samoyeds do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Silky Terriers adapt well to apartment living.
  • Samoyeds can tolerate cold weather. However, Silky Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Samoyeds get along well with other dogs. However, Silky Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.
  • Samoyeds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies. However, Silky Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • The Similarities Between the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier

    The Samoyed and the Silky Terrier are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier are most similar:

  • Both the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Both the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Both the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Samoyed versus Silky Terrier

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier.

    Samoyeds weigh 50 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Samoyeds are 1 foot, 7 inches to 2 feet tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Silky Terriers weigh 8 to 10 pounds when fully grown. Silky Terriers are 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Samoyed versus Silky Terrier

    The lifespan of Samoyeds is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Samoyeds is 13.0 years.

    The lifespan of Silky Terriers is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Silky Terriers is 13.5 years.

    Silky Terriers live longer than Samoyeds.

    Temperament of the Samoyed Versus the Silky Terrier

    The Samoyed has a better temperament than the Silky Terrier.

    This is because the temperament score for the Samoyed is 80.3 percent while the temperament score for the Silky Terrier is 73.7 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 80.3 percent, the Samoyed has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 73.7 percent, the Silky Terrier has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier by measuring the temperaments of 294 Samoyeds and 19 Silky Terriers.

    Price of Samoyed versus Price of Silky Terrier

    The average price of the Samoyed puppy is $2460. The price of the Samoyed typically ranges from $1500 – $3000. However, the price of a Samoyed can be as low as $800 and as high as $5500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 114 Samoyed puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Silky Terrier puppy is $1890. The price of the Silky Terrier typically ranges from $1425 – $2075. However, the price of the Silky Terrier can be as low as $350 and as high as $4000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 42 Silky Terrier puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Samoyed is more expensive than the Silky Terrier.

    Samoyed Silky Terrier
    Average Price $2460 $1890
    Price Range $1500 to $3000 $1425 to $2075

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Samoyed and Silky Terrier. For different price points, the charts show how many Samoyed puppies or how many Silky Terrier puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Samoyeds. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Samoyeds. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Silky Terriers

    A breakdown of the prices of Silky Terriers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Samoyed puppy or the Silky Terrier puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Adopting the Samoyed versus Adopting the Silky Terrier

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Samoyeds and many Silky Terriers are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Samoyed named We Have No Dogs Available At This Time. that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Samoyeds like We Have No Dogs Available At This Time. on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Samoyeds, Silky Terriers are also available for adoption. For example, Mookie is a Male Silky Terrier that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Silky Terriers like Mookie that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Samoyed and the Silky Terrier can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Chester is the name of another Samoyed (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Copper Penny is an adorable Male Silky Terrier on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Samoyeds and Silky Terriers are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Samoyeds and Silky Terriers that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Samoyed versus the Intelligence of the Silky Terrier

    Samoyed Silky Terrier
    Intelligence Rank 33 out of 130 dog breeds 37 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 15 To 25 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Samoyed has an obedience intelligence rank of 33 out of 130 dog breeds. The Samoyed belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Samoyeds tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.

    The Silky Terrier has an obedience intelligence rank of 37 out of 130 dog breeds. The Silky Terrier belongs to the `Above Average Working Dogs` category. This means that Silky Terriers tend to learn new commands after 15 to 25 repetitions.

    The Samoyed is more intelligent than the Silky Terrier.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Samoyed versus Popularity of Silky Terrier

    Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).

    The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Samoyed is more popular with dog owners than the Silky Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Samoyed is 61 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Silky Terrier is 103 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Samoyed

    Popularity of Samoyed

    Popularity of Silky Terrier

    Popularity of Silky Terrier

    Year Samoyed Popularity Rank Silky Terrier Popularity Rank
    2013 67 92
    2014 68 101
    2015 61 102
    2016 65 100
    2017 57 106
    2018 59 112
    2019 58 109
    2020 56 108

    Health Problems of Samoyed versus Health Problems of Silky Terrier

    Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.

    Both the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.

    The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.

    Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Samoyed is prone to more genetic health problems than the Silky Terrier.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Samoyed than for the Silky Terrier.

    5 health tests are recommended for Samoyed while 2 tests are recommended for the Silky Terrier.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Samoyeds and in Silky Terriers.

    Samoyed Health Problems

    Samoyeds are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Samoyed puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Samoyed puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Samoyed breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Samoyeds for:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Eye Examination, minimum age 1 year
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (X-L PRA) DNA Test
  • RD/OSD
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Samoyeds here.

    Silky Terrier Health Problems

    Silky Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Silky Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.

    The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.

    If you want a Silky Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Silky Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.

    The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Silky Terriers for:

  • Eye Examination
  • Patellar Luxation
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Silky Terriers here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Samoyeds and Silky Terriers

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Samoyed Breed is Advanced Cardiac problems.

    This is because the Samoyed ranks 46 out of 71 dog breeds for Advanced Cardiac problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 486 Samoyeds, 1 of them had Advanced Cardiac problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Samoyeds, and how common these diseases are in Samoyeds relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 46 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 50 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 98 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 100 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 103 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 110 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 123 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Silky Terrier Breed is Congenital Cardiac problems.

    This is because the Silky Terrier ranks 22 out of 159 dog breeds for Congenital Cardiac problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 109 Silky Terriers, 0 of them had Congenital Cardiac problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Silky Terriers, and how common these diseases are in Silky Terriers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 22 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 50 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 61 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Samoyed and in Silky Terrier and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier:

    Disease Samoyed Rank Silky Terrier Rank
    Advanced Cardiac problems 46 out of 71 dog breeds Not Common
    Congenital Cardiac problems 50 out of 159 dog breeds 22 out of 159 dog breeds
    Patella problems 98 out of 145 dog breeds 50 out of 145 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 100 out of 144 dog breeds Not Common
    Thyroid problems 103 out of 115 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 110 out of 198 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 123 out of 182 dog breeds 61 out of 182 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Samoyed versus Silky Terrier

    Samoyeds do not like to be left alone.

    Silky Terriers can be left alone only for a short time.

    Do Samoyeds shed more than Silky Terriers?

    Samoyeds shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Silky Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Samoyed or the Silky Terrier

    Samoyeds do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Silky Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Samoyed or the Silky Terrier?

    Samoyeds require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Silky Terriers are very easy to groom.

    Does the Samoyed Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Silky Terrier?

    Samoyeds have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Silky Terriers have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Samoyeds Bark and Howl? What about Silky Terriers?

    Samoyeds bark and howl, but not very much.

    Silky Terriers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Samoyeds Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Silky Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Samoyeds can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Silky Terriers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Samoyed vs. Silky Terrier

    Samoyeds have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Silky Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Can Samoyeds Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Silky Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Samoyeds cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.

    Silky Terriers can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Samoyed or the Silky Terrier?

    Samoyeds get along very well with other dogs.

    Silky Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Samoyeds good family dogs? What about Silky Terriers?

    Samoyeds are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Silky Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Samoyeds and Silky Terriers?

    Samoyeds get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Silky Terriers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Is the Samoyed Easier to Train than the Silky Terrier?

    Samoyeds are fairly easy to train.

    Silky Terriers are very easy to train.

    Is the Samoyed Better for Apartment Owners than the Silky Terrier?

    Samoyeds do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Silky Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Samoyed or the Silky Terrier?

    Samoyeds are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Silky Terriers are OK for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Samoyed

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Samoyed that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Samoyed:

  • English Setter (75 percent match with Samoyed). Here is our comparison of the Silky Terrier vs English Setter.
  • Siberian Husky (75 percent match with Samoyed). Here is our comparison of the Silky Terrier vs Siberian Husky.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Silky Terrier

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Silky Terrier that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Silky Terrier:

  • American Hairless Terrier (81 percent match with Silky Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Samoyed vs American Hairless Terrier.
  • Australian Terrier (79 percent match with Silky Terrier). Here is our comparison of the Samoyed vs Australian Terrier.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Samoyed and how the Silky Terrier compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Samoyed and of the Silky Terrier to other breeds:

    Samoyed Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Samoyed versus Labrador Retriever     Samoyed versus Canaan Dog     Samoyed versus Hovawart     Samoyed versus Karelian Bear Dog     Samoyed versus Basenji     Samoyed versus Sloughi     Samoyed versus Boerboel     Samoyed versus Spinone Italiano     Samoyed versus Great Dane     Samoyed versus Akita     Samoyed versus Ibizan Hound     Samoyed versus King Shepherd     Samoyed versus Spinone Italiano     Samoyed versus Pointer     Samoyed versus Akita     Samoyed versus Cockalier     Samoyed versus Ibizan Hound     Samoyed versus Collie     Samoyed versus Alaskan Klee Kai     Samoyed versus Collie     Samoyed versus Papillon     Samoyed versus Glen of Imaal Terrier     Samoyed versus Harrier     Samoyed versus Chinook     Samoyed versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi     

    Silky Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Silky Terrier versus American Hairless Terrier     Silky Terrier versus Valley Bulldog     Silky Terrier versus Pointer     Silky Terrier versus Rhodesian Ridgeback     Silky Terrier versus West Highland White Terrier     Silky Terrier versus Beagle     Silky Terrier versus Peek A Poo     Silky Terrier versus Pharaoh Hound     Silky Terrier versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Silky Terrier versus Standard Poodle     Silky Terrier versus Shetland Sheepdog     Silky Terrier versus Beaglier     Silky Terrier versus Norwegian Buhund     Silky Terrier versus Kai Ken     Silky Terrier versus Collie     Silky Terrier versus Belgian Sheepdog     Silky Terrier versus Dalmatian     Silky Terrier versus Azawakh     Silky Terrier versus Pomapoo     Silky Terrier versus Collie     Silky Terrier versus Shetland Sheepdog     Silky Terrier versus Portuguese Water Dog     Silky Terrier versus Akita     Silky Terrier versus Saluki     Silky Terrier versus Boxerdoodle     

    Conclusion: Samoyed versus Silky Terrier. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Samoyed and the Silky Terrier better suits you and your family.