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Article #215: Samoyed Puppy And Dog Information

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






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