How long do Samoyeds live?

The median lifespan of the Samoyed is 13.1 years, based on the 2024 McMillan et al. study of 584,734 UK dogs.

Is the Samoyed a healthy breed?

On the Breed Health Score the Samoyed scores 76 out of 100 (grade A), compared with an average of 71 across 155 breeds.

76/ 100

Samoyed Grade A

Q: What health problems do Samoyeds have?

Commonly reported conditions in the Samoyed include Hereditary nephritis, Hip dysplasia, Progressive retinal atrophy, Diabetes mellitus, Subaortic stenosis.

Median lifespani 13.1 yr · medium · 16-30 kg

⇆ Compare Samoyed

The Samoyed is a medium breed with a median lifespan of 13.1 years, which places it around the middle of the 155 breeds we rank for longevity. Commonly reported health conditions include Hereditary nephritis, Hip dysplasia, Progressive retinal atrophy, Diabetes mellitus. Its overall Breed Health Score is 76/100 (grade A), against an average of 71/100 across all breeds.

Score breakdown

Longevityi 65%

Conformationi 20%

100

Hereditary burdeni 15%

Higher is healthier. See methodology.

Common & hereditary conditions

Hereditary nephritis Hip dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy Diabetes mellitus Subaortic stenosis

Red marks a life-threatening or major-welfare condition. Click a condition to see which breeds it affects. This list reflects commonly reported conditions, so better-studied breeds may show more; hereditary burden is the lightest-weighted part of the score. Source: RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA (indicative).

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Data & citation. Median lifespan: McMillan, K.M. et al. (2024) "Longevity of companion dog breeds", Scientific Reports (584,734 UK dogs). Data CC-BY 4.0. Source. Machine-readable: developer API. These are independent estimates for comparing breeds, not veterinary advice. Photo: Joolsmagools ®️ via Pexels.