How long does a German Shepherd Samoyed Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the German Shepherd (7–10 years) and the Samoyed (12–14 years).

Is a German Shepherd Samoyed Mix easy to train?

Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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German Shepherd Samoyed Mix

A German Shepherd Samoyed mix is a cross between a German Shepherd and a Samoyed. Most grow into large dogs of 40–80 lb and live 10–12 years.

German Shepherd, a purebred dog — German ShepherdPhoto: Erick Drumss Hernández, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Samoyed, a purebred dog — SamoyedPhoto: Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, source

Photos show the purebred parents. There is no single look for a mix: puppies in one litter can resemble either side.

Weight40–80 lbcan be 35–90 lb

Height20–25 inat the shoulder

Lifespan10–12 years

SizeLarge

How big does a German Shepherd Samoyed Mix get?

German Shepherd50–90 lb

The mix40–80 lb

Samoyed35–65 lb

Pounds. The dark band is where most German Shepherd Samoyed Mix dogs end up; the light band is the full range between the smallest and largest parent.

Height runs 20–25 inches at the shoulder, against 22–26 in for the German Shepherd and 19–23.5 in for the Samoyed.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

High

Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.

Energy

High

Plan on long daily walks plus real exercise, such as running, fetch or a sport. A yard alone will not tire this dog out.

Trainability

Low to very high

The German Shepherd rates very high and the Samoyed low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The German Shepherd is usually described as confident, courageous, smart. The Samoyed as adaptable, friendly, gentle. A mix can take after either parent or land in between. If you can, meet both parents of a puppy before you choose.

German Shepherd vs Samoyed vs the mix

Trait	German Shepherd	German Shepherd Samoyed Mix	Samoyed
Weight	50–90 lb	40–80 lb	35–65 lb
Height	22–26 in	20–25 in	19–23.5 in
Lifespan	7–10 yr	10–12 yr	12–14 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Herding	mixed	Working

Questions about the German Shepherd Samoyed Mix

How big does a German Shepherd Samoyed Mix get?: Most grow to 40–80 pounds and 20–25 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–90 pounds.
How long does a German Shepherd Samoyed Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 10–12 years, the midpoint of the German Shepherd (7–10 years) and the Samoyed (12–14 years).
Does a German Shepherd Samoyed Mix shed?: Shedding is high. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a German Shepherd Samoyed Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low to very high, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

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Figures are calculated from each parent breed's standard height, weight and life expectancy. How we calculate.