How long does a Lab Samoyed Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–13 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Samoyed (12–14 years).

Is a Lab 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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Lab Samoyed Mix

A Lab Samoyed mix is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Samoyed. Most grow into large dogs of 45–70 lb and live 11–13 years.

Labrador Retriever, a purebred dog — Labrador RetrieverPhoto: SixtyWeb, CC BY-SA 3.0, 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.

Weight45–70 lbcan be 35–80 lb

Height20–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–13 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Lab Samoyed Mix get?

Labrador Retriever55–80 lb

The mix45–70 lb

Samoyed35–65 lb

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

Height runs 20–24 inches at the shoulder, against 21.5–24.5 in for the Labrador Retriever 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

Very 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 Labrador Retriever rates very high and the Samoyed low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Labrador Retriever is usually described as friendly, active, outgoing. 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.

Lab vs Samoyed vs the mix

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Lab Samoyed Mix	Samoyed
Weight	55–80 lb	45–70 lb	35–65 lb
Height	21.5–24.5 in	20–24 in	19–23.5 in
Lifespan	10–12 yr	11–13 yr	12–14 yr
Shedding	high	high	moderate
Energy	very high	very high	high
Group	Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Lab Samoyed Mix

How big does a Lab Samoyed Mix get?: Most grow to 45–70 pounds and 20–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–80 pounds.
How long does a Lab Samoyed Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–13 years, the midpoint of the Labrador Retriever (10–12 years) and the Samoyed (12–14 years).
Does a Lab 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 Lab 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.