Samoyed breed information and pictures
The Samoyed is part of the Working (Spitz) group. The Samoyed is a dog with Above Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Samoyed is Above Average. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Herding, Hunting, Sports, Watch Dog The Samoyed lifestyle is Prefers cool climates; adaptable to indoor/outdoor living
Samoyeds are generally prone to hip dysplasia, diabeties and skin allergies. It is important that when contacting a Samoyed breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Samoyed from a petstore which commonly are known to support Samoyed puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Samoyed health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Samoyed breed standard.
Samoyeds are generally prone to hip dysplasia, diabeties and skin allergies. It is important that when contacting a Samoyed breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Samoyed from a petstore which commonly are known to support Samoyed puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Samoyed health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Samoyed breed standard.
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Samoyed
Group: Working (Spitz)
Size: Shoulder height: 53 - 57 cm (20.75 - 22.5 inches).
Weight: 50-65 pounds
| Country of Origin: Western Siberia. |
| Character: This dog is a complex one. It is friendly, intelligent, and somewhat obedient, but it can be obstinate and stubborn. It can be dominant and watchful, yet sensitive and gentle-natured. Samoyeds love to bark. |
| Temperment: Samoyeds are gentle with children but may try to dominate other dogs. They have a strong hunting instinct so they will chase other animals. They need to be trained early to get along with your other pets. |
| Coat: Topcoat is straight and wiry, and the undercoat is dense and short. Can be white, cream, or white with light brown. |
| Care: Too much brushing can harm the undercoat. A metal comb should be used to remove loose hairs during shedding. |
| Colour: White |
| Comments: Excellent family dog, particularly with children. Never nippy. Very energetic, lots of vitality. No doggy odor. Friendly towards strangers, never shy or skittish. Independent thinker; gets bored easily. Devoted to family. . |
| Purposes: Family Pet, Herding, Hunting, Sports, Watch Dog |
The Samoyed is part of the Working (Spitz) group. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Herding, Hunting, Sports, Watch Dog The Samoyed lifestyle is Prefers cool climates; adaptable to indoor/outdoor living