Samoyed

Description: Though bred as show dogs, these dogs have become mostly creatures of comfort in modern times. Samoyeds are friendly, cheerful, intelligent, reasonably obedient, but will not follow commands slavishly because of a latent stubborn streak. These dogs are sensitive, vigilant and gentle, but will try to dominate and love to bark. Samoyeds’ combination of great stamina and a tendency to wander make owning one an adventure of sorts.These dogs, being a northern breed, are serious diggers. The more attention paid to the digging the longer it will go on.

Height: Female 19-21 inches, Male 21-23 inches.

Colors: Colors range from icy white to cream and biscuit color. Coat: The Samoyed is a doublecoated dog with the body covered with an undercoat of soft, short, thick, close wool with longer and harsh hair growing through it to form the outer coat, which stands straight out from the body. Their coat quality is weather resistant with a silver sheen.

Temperament: Intelligent, gentle, loyal, adaptable, alert, full of action, friendld but conservative.

Special Skills: Watch-dog: Guard-dog:

Care and Training: He requires considerable grooming to prevent matting and keep coat clean. Grooming is important to help maintain comfort hot, humid summers.Although highly intelligent, they can be difficult to train as they have a mind of their own. They tire quickly of repetitive training, therefore more motivation rather than correction. However, strong correction is sometimes needed.

Health Issues: Generally healthy, but can be plagued by hip dysplasia.

Country of Origin: Siberia

History: Samoyed was developed over the centuries by an isolated, little-studied Samoyed tribes of north-central Siberia, one of the harshest lands on earth. The Samoyed gave tribesman help in herding and hunting', companionship in the wilds, warmth at night in the chooms and transportation across the frozen winter landscape by dogsled.