Samoyed Country of Origin : North Western Siberia

Samoyed Original function and Today function : Sheepdog, Hunting Dog and Sled dog
The Samoyed belongs to a select group of officially recognized sled dog breeds. You could consider taking up sled racing with your dog, but bear in mind that this will demand a lot of time and effort and is more a way of life than a hobby. This dog breed will also do well as a companion in an athletic family.

Samoyed dog appearance

Samoyed dog body
The samoyed is slightly longer than tall, with a medium-length, muscular and level back. The abdomen is moderately tucked up. The ribs are well sprung and the chest reaches nearly to the elbows. The legs are muscular with strong bones.They are well angulated with strong, supple wrists. The supple feet are oval and the slightly arched toes are not too tightly closed. The tail is set high and reaches to the hocks. It is carried over the back or to the side when the dog is alert or in movement. The moderately long neck is strong and carries the head proudly.

Samoyed dog head
Samoyeds have a powerful, wedge-shaped head with a pronounced but not too prominent stop. The powerful muzzle is roughly the same length as the skull and tapers to the well-developed nose.The nose bridge is straight. The corners of the mouth are turned up slightly, which in combination with the slanting eyes creates the impression that the dog is always smiling. The mobile, comparatively small ears are set high and are triangular in shape. The deep-set eyes are almond-shaped and set slightly obliquely, with an intelligent and vigilant expression. Another important feature is the gait, which should be effortless, light, full of drive and powerful samoyeds have a scissors bite.

Samoyed dog coat and colors
The outer coat is hard, harsh and stands away from the body, while the undercoat is short, soft and dense. Samoyeds have a collar around the neck and shoulders and the tail is also profusely coated.
The coat color is white, cream or white with biscuit markings. Samoyeds have black pigment. The nose may pale slightly during the winter month. The eys are dark brown

Samoyed dog temperament

Samoyed dog character

The samoyed is a dog of contradictions : It is friendly and cheerful, highly intelligent and intuitive, reasonably obedient, though never subservient and occasionally even downright stubborn. it is sensitive, gentle-natured and affectionate, but not obtrusively so. The samoyed loves to roam, has tremendous stamina and remains playful into old age. Samoyeds are rather vocal and can be reasonably vigilant, although this is not true of all specimens.

Samoyed dog social behavior

Samoyeds are gentle-natured and patient with children, but they tend to ignore strangers. As a rule, they get on fairly well with other dogs, although this breed does have its more dominant specimens. Socialization with cats and other pets is very important. remember that the Samoyed had traditionally been used as a hunting dog and it will not stick to simply chasing after other animals.

Samoyed general care

Do not brush the coat of a samoyed excessively, because this could damage the undercoat. During the molt session coarse comb with a double row of metal teeth is an ideal tool for removing loose hairs form the undercoat. keep the claws short.

Samoyed dog training

Samoyed Dog

This dog breed should be obedience trained very early and the training should based promarily on consistency. Make sure there is plenty of variety in the drills. A monotonous training will have an adverse effect on the samoyed and its stubbornness will take over. Teach the dog from a very young puppy to come to you when called and let it experience as many positive encounters with cats and other pets as possible. Show your authority but always with a friendly yet firm touch. You will not win the respect of this dog breed by using harsh words and physical punishment.

Samoyed dog exercise
The Samoyed is built to walk and run for long distances. It needs plenty of exercise and is impervious to the weather. Once the dog is fully grown, take it for long daily walks to keep it in good shape if the dog gets enough exercise then it tends to be calm in the house. Samoyeds can have a tendency to roam, so a well-fenced yard is essential.

Other Sled Dogs :

• Alaskan Malmute
• Greenland Dog
• Siberian Husky