| The Samoyed is a high energy dog that likes the | | | | to pain, loss of teeth, bad breath and other serious |
| outdoors. They are designed for cooler climates and | | | | disease. |
| need plenty of grooming care to look good. They | | | | Her toenails may need to be examined for growth |
| love their human family and tend to favor one | | | | and clipped regularly. The toenails of the rear feet |
| person. They may have trouble with other pets so | | | | grow slower than the toenails of the front feet. |
| they need early socialization. They generally love | | | | *Life Span. The Samoyed can live between 12 and 14 |
| older children. As a reminder, never leave a child | | | | years with proper nutrition, medical care and excellent |
| unsupervised with a puppy or dog. | | | | living conditions. |
| *Approximate Adult Size. The approximate adult size | | | | *History. The Samoyed came from Russia where |
| (two years old or older) of the male Samoyed is 21 | | | | they were used as a guard dog and a herding dog |
| to 23.5 inches to the withers (highest point of the | | | | for reindeer. They are also used as sled dogs. They |
| shoulder) and 45 to 65 pounds. The female ranges | | | | were first registered by the American Kennel |
| from 19 to 21 inches to the withers and 35 to 50 | | | | Association in 1906. |
| pounds. | | | | Some Registries: |
| *Special Health Considerations. Most dog breeds have | | | | * Samoyed Club of America |
| certain inherited health problems associated with that | | | | *UKC United Kennel Club |
| specific breed and the Samoyed is no exception. Be | | | | *NKC National Kennel Club |
| on the look out for eye problems, skin disease, | | | | *CKC Continental Kennel Club |
| diabetes and Canine Hip Dysplasia (genetic based | | | | *APRI Americas Pet Registry Inc. |
| looseness in the hip joint that can lead to arthritis pain | | | | *AKC American Kennel Club |
| and lameness). This disease list is an informative | | | | *FCI Federation Cynologique Internationale |
| guideline only. Other diseases may also be significant | | | | *NZKC New Zealand Kennel Club |
| threats, please contact your veterinarian for a | | | | *KCGB = Kennel Club of Great Britain |
| complete list. | | | | *ANKC = Australian National Kennel Club |
| She should visit the veterinarian several times in the | | | | *ACR = American Canine Registry |
| first year for shots, boosters and check up. Then, as | | | | Litter Size: 5 to 9 Samoyed puppies |
| an adult, she should visit the veterinarian yearly for | | | | Category: Working |
| shots and check up. As she gets older, six years and | | | | Terms To Describe: Eager, active, adaptable, |
| on, she should visit the veterinarian twice a year for | | | | intelligent, loyal, gentle, alert, beauty, strength, grace, |
| check ups and shots. Remember; avoid feeding your | | | | dignity, |
| dog sweets. | | | | *SPECIAL GOOD POINTS |
| *Grooming. The Samoyed has a double coat. They | | | | Good watch dog. |
| shed heavy, seasonally. They need frequent brushing | | | | *SPECIAL BAD POINTS |
| to help her maintain a clean and healthy coat, avoid | | | | Poor guard dog. |
| mats, help you keep a closer eye on her health and | | | | Can be willful. |
| strengthen your emotional bond with her. | | | | Need to be obedience trained. |
| Her teeth should be brushed at least twice a week | | | | Tend to bark. |
| with toothpaste and toothbrush designed for dogs. | | | | *Other Names Known By: Samoyedskaja |
| Brushing removes the accumulation of plaque and | | | | *Every dog is an individual so not everything in this |
| tartar which can cause cavities (rarely) and | | | | information may be correct for your dog. This |
| periodontal disease. Dog periodontal disease can lead | | | | information is meant as a good faith guideline only. |