| Breed
Group:
Working |
| Weight:
male: 45-65; female: 35-50 lbs |
| Height:
male: 21-23.5, female: 19-21 inches |
| Color(s):
White, white and biscuit, cream, or all biscuit |
| Coat:
The Samoyed has a long and thick double coat and requires a lot of grooming. The outercoat should be harsher than the undercoat, but still fairly soft. Undercoat should be short, thick, and should have wool like texture. |
| Overview:
The Samoyed proves to be a friendly and gentle breed, warming up to almost anyone. Very easy going, sweet, and beautiful, this breed takes kindly to almost all people. This breed does not do well as a guard or watch dog, however is highly intelligent. |
| Character:
This is a very peaceful breed that tends to be very active. Very loyal, the Samoyed usually favors his master but will be friendly to most people. A very sociable breed, he is not only beautiful but makes a wonderful companion. |
| Temperament:
This dog has the tendency to bark quite a bit, and will alert you when someone is approaching. Does not do well with smaller and more passive animals, but can do well with cats and other dogs. The Samoyed is very friendly and does well with children. |
| Care:
The Samoyed has a very thick coat, which requires much grooming. They shed heavily during warmer seasons and should be regularly brushed. The coat of this dog tends to trap dirt, but with regular brushing it should release easily. |
| Training:
This breed can be very willful and stubborn when it comes to obedience training but will do well with firm, consistent, and patient training techniques. Variety is best as Samoyeds can have a low attention span. |
| Activity:
The Samoyed does best in cooler climates, but will do okay in warmer weather. Proper exercise is required as this breed can be lively, but proper water and rests must be given as this breed has a wooly coat. |
| Ownership: If
you are looking for Samoyed puppies for sale from reputable Samoyed breeders or to adopt a
Samoyed from a Samoyed rescue then make sure you understand
as much about the dog
breeds you are interested in as you can. Every puppy
breed is different. Begin your research by reading the
breed information about the Samoyed puppy above. Search our dog breeds section
to find Samoyed puppies, dogs
and puppies
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