golden retriever or samoyed?

me and my friend are roommates and we checked it's ok to get a dog in the apartment
we agreed that if we get a dog it will be our responsibility .. both of us
and if we get apart (after at least 5 years) the dog will be with me .. because he already have a cat
I want a golden retriever and he want a samoyed
I think the golden retriever is calmer, trainable and perfect for first time owners
he think that the samoyed have the same qualities but not famous as much
what do you think?