Samoyed
AKA: Samoyedskaya
Description: The Samoyed are the breed with a muscular and hardworking body. They are a friendly, good natured family pet. They are a medium to large in size. He has a beautiful double coat, which is dense and soft underneath with a harsh outer coat. Its head is in powerful wedge shaped with a black or brown nose and strong jaws. They have a dark, oblique deep eyes with medium sized ears, slightly rounded and carried erect. The full haired tail is long and slightly rounded at the point. Its feet are hairy and flat. He has a beautiful double coat, which is dense and soft underneath with a harsh outer coat.
Temperament: This breed are gentle dogs. Peaceable and dignified. Very devoted, they tend to favor one person, but love everyone. They are easy-going, friendly and quite playful. It will gladly be friendly to all, including intruders. They are too friendly to be of much use as a watchdog, although its bark will alert you to the presence of strangers. It willingly adapts to family life and gets along well with children. They are highly intelligent, but often willfully resistant to formal obedience training. It eventually responds to firm, patient training, which should be started at an early age. Since it is accustomed to working in teams, its outstanding qualities often do not have the opportunity to be expressed. However when it becomes attached to a single master, it proves itself an outstanding, good-natured, lively, and sociable dog. It never seeks trouble but can handle an adversary if necessary. They have a reputation of being chewers and may become very destructive if left alone for many hours at a stretch. Samoyeds should not be trusted with small non-canine pets, however there are plenty of them that live and get along with family cats. This breed tends to bark a lot.
Activity: The Samoyed will be fine in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. It is very active indoors and a small yard. Their heavy coat makes these dogs unsuited to life in very hot climates. They needed enough amount of exercise, including a daily walk or jog. Take it easy during warm weather because the woolly undercoat inhibits loss of the heat built up during exercise.
Grooming: A thorough grooming is needed. They shed heavily by seasons. The fluffy double coat needs frequent brushing, but tends to stay white without bathing.
Health Problems: The life expectancy of the Samoyed is around 12-15 years. Although the Samoyed is a relatively healthy breed, there are some health problems they might suffer: diabetes, cataracts, thyroid problems, HD, PRA, and allergies. Take care in hot weather and humid environments, as the Samoyed does not enjoy being in high temperatures because of his thick coat.
Breed Group: Northern, AKC Working
Color: White, White And Biscuit, Cream, Or All Biscuit
Male: 21-23.5, Female: 19-21 Inches
Weight: Dogs 45-65 pounds (20½-30 kg.) Bitches 35-50 pounds (16-20½ kg.)
Country Of Origin: Russia, Siberia, other Scandinavian countries
Dynamics: Intelligent and eager to please; friendly, open, alert and lively; the hunting instinct is very slight; never shy nor aggressive.
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