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