There are many dog breeds that look very similar: Bichon Frise and White Poodle, Golden Retriever and Labrador, Yorkshire Terrier and Silky Terrier, Samoyed and Silver Fox, etc. Because these dogs look quite alike, some dog dealers use this to deceive consumers, causing many pet owners to buy the wrong dog. Since they are not the same breed, there are definitely differences. Here, the editor gives an example to teach you how to identify the differences between Samoyeds and Silver Foxes.

Silver Fox Dog

　　1. Different Body Size
　　The Samoyed is a medium-sized dog, males ranging from 53.3 to 59.7 cm, females from 48.3 to 53.3 cm, while the Silver Fox is medium-small, with adult height around 35 cm and weight about 8 kg. From this we can see that the Samoyed is relatively larger. So a puppy being big does not necessarily mean it is a Samoyed, but if it is small, it is very likely a Silver Fox! When you plan to buy, it is not recommended to purchase a Samoyed with a small body size.
　2. Different Temperaments (Silver Fox is Timid, Samoyed is Lively)
　　The Samoyed is a very smart dog, active and naughty, and willing to play with people. The Silver Fox, bred by crossing German white fox dogs with Japanese dogs, is overly dependent on its owner and overly sensitive, tending to bark when the owner leaves or when there is noise around. So overall, the Silver Fox is timid, and the Samoyed is lively.
　　3. Different Mouths
　　The biggest difference between a Samoyed and a Silver Fox is the mouth. The Samoyed's mouth is relatively wider and shorter, with thicker flesh on the sides compared to the Silver Fox. The Samoyed's mouth is short and wide — the shorter and wider the better. Some Samoyed puppies' mouths are somewhat square and very straight; such dogs are not very ideal and are considered not very pure.
　　4. Different Tails
　　Samoyeds never have curled tails (this doesn’t mean their tails are always straight, just that they don't curl into rings). The Samoyed's tail should be raised or resting on one side of the body, not drooping or curled, and is relatively close to the body.
　　5. Different Eyes
　　Samoyeds have the typical almond-shaped eyes, while the Silver Fox's eyes are relatively smaller and rounder. Additionally, some Samoyed puppies may have faint blue whites in their eyes near the eyeball, which disappears as they grow — this is normal and nothing to worry about.
　　6. Different Faces
　　The Samoyed's face shape differs from the Silver Fox. The Samoyed has a more pronounced forehead area, resembling a monkfish (a large forehead). In simple terms, the angle between the face and nasal bone is larger. The Silver Fox has a less pronounced forehead area with a much smaller angle.

　　7. Different Ears
　　There are also differences between the ears of Samoyeds and Silver Foxes. The Samoyed’s ears are relatively thicker, while the Silver Fox’s ears appear thinner. For young Samoyeds, since Samoyeds are generally larger than Silver Foxes (which are often the true identity of fake Samoyeds), if a supposedly young Samoyed puppy's ears stand up early, it is certainly a Silver Fox. Samoyeds' ears usually stand erect around 2 months to 100 days, by which time their body size is already quite large.
　　8. Different Coats
　　There is a big difference in coat texture between Samoyeds and Silver Foxes. The Samoyed’s coat is much softer and fuller compared to the Silver Fox's. The Silver Fox’s coat feels similar to that of impure Pomeranians found in the market — relatively harder and clumped. Running your hand over it does not feel as soft and smooth as a Samoyed’s.
　　Samoyeds have a double coat, with a downy undercoat close to the skin for cold resistance. Even puppies have thick fur, which you can feel when you grab it. Impure mixed breeds have sparse, needle-like fur that is not soft.
　　The Silver Fox’s fur color tends toward snowy white, as if bleached, with a shinier reflectiveness than Samoyeds. Samoyeds’ fur tends toward creamy white, like cotton, with less shiny reflection. Overall, they feel fluffy.
　　9. Different Paws
　　Samoyed paws resemble those of Huskies, while Silver Fox paws resemble those of Pomeranians.
　10. Different Expressions
　　Silver Fox expressions lack distinct features. The sweeter the expression and face of a Samoyed, the better.
　　Every pet owner hopes not to buy the wrong dog, after all, raising a dog is a lifetime commitment. So whatever breed the dog belongs to, it should always be treated kindly, as the dogs are innocent.