How long does a Shiba Inu Samoyed Mix live?

A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Shiba Inu (13–16 years) and the Samoyed (12–14 years).

Is a Shiba Inu Samoyed Mix easy to train?

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

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Shiba Inu Samoyed Mix

A Shiba Inu Samoyed mix is a cross between a Shiba Inu and a Samoyed. Most grow into medium-sized dogs of 25–45 lb and live 12–15 years.

Shiba Inu, a purebred dog — Shiba InuPhoto: Roberto Vasarri, Public domain, 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.

Weight25–45 lbcan be 17–65 lb

Height16–20 inat the shoulder

Lifespan12–15 years

SizeMedium-sized

How big does a Shiba Inu Samoyed Mix get?

Shiba Inu17–23 lb

The mix25–45 lb

Samoyed35–65 lb

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

Height runs 16–20 inches at the shoulder, against 13.5–16.5 in for the Shiba Inu and 19–23.5 in for the Samoyed.

Coat, energy and training

Shedding

Moderate

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

The Shiba Inu rates low and the Samoyed low; a puppy may lean either way.

Grooming

Moderate

Brush a couple of times a week.

Temperament

The Shiba Inu is usually described as alert, active, attentive. 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.

Shiba Inu vs Samoyed vs the mix

Trait	Shiba Inu	Shiba Inu Samoyed Mix	Samoyed
Weight	17–23 lb	25–45 lb	35–65 lb
Height	13.5–16.5 in	16–20 in	19–23.5 in
Lifespan	13–16 yr	12–15 yr	12–14 yr
Shedding	moderate	moderate	moderate
Energy	moderate	high	high
Group	Non-Sporting	mixed	Working

Questions about the Shiba Inu Samoyed Mix

How big does a Shiba Inu Samoyed Mix get?: Most grow to 25–45 pounds and 16–20 inches at the shoulder. Because puppies can take after either parent, the full possible range is 17–65 pounds.
How long does a Shiba Inu Samoyed Mix live?: A typical lifespan is 12–15 years, the midpoint of the Shiba Inu (13–16 years) and the Samoyed (12–14 years).
Does a Shiba Inu Samoyed Mix shed?: Shedding is moderate. Neither parent has a low-shedding coat, so expect dog hair around the house and seasonal heavy shedding.
Is a Shiba Inu Samoyed Mix easy to train?: Trainability is low, based on how both parent breeds respond to training. Start early and keep sessions short.

Other Shiba Inu mixes

Other Samoyed mixes

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