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Samoyed

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Samoyed

Puppy Information

Name: Vic
Sex: Male
Color: White
File #: 28775

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Samoyed Breed Information

Get to know the Samoyed breed, including its characteristics, temperament, care needs, and history.

At a glance

Other Names

Samoyedskaya

Type

Northern Breeds

Height

18 – 22 inches

Weight

50 – 60 lbs.

Colors

Pure white, white and biscuit, cream; outer coat silver-tipped.

Coat

Harsh, but not wiry, and straight, with thick, soft, short undercoat.

Activity

High

Living Environment

Rural or suburban. Samoyeds will adapt to kennel living if their daily activity involves people. They are unsuited for hot climate because of a heavy coat.

Life Span

12 – 14 years

Litter Size

5 – 9

Country of Origin

Russia

Personality & family life

Temperament

Samoyeds are intelligent, alert, affectionate

With Children

Yes, loves children.

With Pets

Yes, but prefers children

Special Skills

Herding dog, watchdog, sled dog, hunting dog and family pet.

Watch-dog

Very High, will give low growls or sharp barks when strangers approach.

Guard-dog

Low

Care & training

Care and Training

Brushing of their coat two to three times a week is necessary, plus extra care should be taken during bi-annual shedding. Bathe only when necessary. Samoyeds need a reasonable amount of daily exercise which should consist of walks, free exercise in yard or large area and some type of working activity. Training should begin early for a Samoyed puppy as they can be willful if bored.

Learning Rate

High, Obedience – Low, Problem Solving – High, difficult to train, intractable when uninterested or commanded harshly.

Health & lifespan

Health Issues

Hip dysplasia, diabetes.

History & recognition

History

Samoyeds are named after a nomadic tribe which lived in the tundra of northern Russia, they were used as a herd and guard dog responsible for keeping masses of reindeer together. They are still is used today as a sled dog in the Artic.

First Registered by the AKC

1906

AKC Group

Working

Class

Working

Breed details

AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 5), KC(GB), UKC

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