Samoyed Breed Info

Energy ****
Trainng **
Watchdog *****
Grooming ***

Samoyed are originated from Siberia and also known as Sammy
Size: max: 23.5 in (H) & 65 lbs (W)
Color: white or biscuit colored
Coat: long, coarse outer coat with dense, soft undercoat
Personality: lively, intelligent, affectionate, gentle
Care: exercise, training, grooming, attention
Known health problem: cardiac problems, hip dysplasia, bloat, skin allergies
Group: working dogs

Good with children? yes
Good with other pets? yes

Samoyed Club

Samoyed Club 0f America
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Samoyed dog breed takes its name from the Samoyedic peoples of Siberia. They were used as hunter, reindeer herd, and sled dogs. In the nineteenth and twentieth century some Western polar explorers came and they brought home some of these dogs. Pretty soon the breed became popular with the British aristocracy, and shortly after it was brought to the US.


Samoyeds are friendly dogs, this trait makes them poor guard dogs. However, they have a tendency to bark when something approaches their territory.

Samoyed dogs are affectionate and gentle, they are good as companions, especially for small children or even other dogs. They are lively and playful, and they retain these as they grow old.

Samoyeds can be stubborn and difficult to train difficult to train, they often must be persuaded to obey commands.

Samoyed dogs have a zeal for life and lots of energy. Because of their history as a working breed, they have excellent stamina, and without daily routine exercise they will get bored easily or even depressed, which can lead to destructive behavior issues such as excessive barking, weight gain, irritability.

Caring Your Samoyed Dog

Samoyed has undercoat that shed heavily once or twice a year, which is sometimes referred to as "blowing coat". However, the fine hairs will be shed all year round.

When a Samoyed "blows" their coat, the majority of the undercoat is renewed. One can comb it deeply, with a metal comb, which will speed up the shedding process and allow the Samoyed to regain its usual appearance more quickly. Combing also will to prevent matting.

The coat is semi-weatherproof and it will take some time to get completely wet, therefore bathing can be consuming process.

Samoyed does well with an active family in rural or suburban home. The average lifespan for a Samoyed is 12 to 16 years, although some will live a longer.