How long does a Poodle Samoyed Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 11–16 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Samoyed (12–14 years).

Is a Poodle 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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Poodle Samoyed Mix

A Poodle Samoyed mix is a cross between a Poodle and a Samoyed. Most grow into large dogs of 40–70 lb and live 11–16 years.

Poodle, a purebred dog — PoodlePhoto: UszkarFoto92, CC0, 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.

Weight40–70 lbcan be 35–70 lb

Height18–24 inat the shoulder

Lifespan11–16 years

SizeLarge

How big does a Poodle Samoyed Mix get?

Standard Poodle40–70 lb

The mix40–70 lb

Samoyed35–65 lb

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

Height runs 18–24 inches at the shoulder, against 18–24 in for the Standard Poodle and 19–23.5 in for the Samoyed.

Size figures assume a Standard Poodle parent, the size closest to the Samoyed. A different poodle size moves the whole range.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Very low to moderate

Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.

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 Poodle rates very high and the Samoyed low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate to very high

Expect regular brushing and professional grooming every few weeks.

Temperament

The Poodle is usually described as active, proud, very 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.

Poodle vs Samoyed vs the mix

Trait	Standard Poodle	Poodle Samoyed Mix	Samoyed
Weight	40–70 lb	40–70 lb	35–65 lb
Height	18–24 in	18–24 in	19–23.5 in
Lifespan	10–18 yr	11–16 yr	12–14 yr
Shedding	very low	very low to moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Poodle Samoyed Mix

How big does a Poodle Samoyed Mix get?: Most grow to 40–70 pounds and 18–24 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 35–70 pounds.
How long does a Poodle Samoyed Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 11–16 years, the midpoint of the Poodle (10–18 years) and the Samoyed (12–14 years).
Does a Poodle Samoyed Mix shed?: Shedding is very low to moderate. Poodle has a low-shedding coat, so some puppies shed little. It is not guaranteed: coat type varies even within one litter, and no dog is truly hypoallergenic.
Is a Poodle 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.

Other Poodle mixes

Other Samoyed mixes

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