Dog Breeds

Samoyed

  • Breed Overview

    Frequency of shedding

    Drooling

    Grooming

    Interaction with kids

    Compatibility with other pets

    Attitude towards family

    Social behavior

    Training level

    Adaptability

    Activity rate

    Physical activity requirements

    Barking tendencies

    Breathing concerns

Dog Breeds

Samoyed

Known for its fluffy white fur and smiling face, the Samoyed is a great addition to any family. These companion animals are distinguished by their loving and gentle nature. The Samoyed is the best choice for those who wish to have a friendly and playful canine that spends most of its time at home, next to its owners. The intelligence makes them an excellent choice for homes where children are growing up as well. These smart, social companies only ask for competent love and attention in return. 

The Main Characteristics: 

  • Energetic temperament
  • Loving nature
  • Friendly character 
  • Loyalty
  • Playfulness 
  • Sociability
  • Active vocalization
  • Intelligence
  • Caution
  • Detailed Information

    Size

    While the female Samoyed reaches around 48-53 cm in height, the male one spans around 53-60 cm. As for other physical data, the length of representatives of the breed ranges from 72-90 centimeters.

    Weight

    Individual cases of Samoyed weight vary according to genetics, diet, and health status. Nevertheless, as usual, an adult male Samoyed weighs between 20-29.5 kilograms. In the case of female Samoyed, this figure is slighter and amounts to 15.9-22.7 kilograms.

    Lifespan

    The lifespan of a Samoyed varies from 12 to 13 years and is equal to about 69-74 years of human life. But still, remember, these figures are only conditional, and the life expectancy of your important family members greatly depends on their healthy lifestyle and harmonious living environment.

    Fur

    The Samoyed is adorned with white fur. Its coat consists of a long outer coat of coarse hair and a soft, thick, wooly undercoat. In its native country, the Samoyed changes its fur once a year, as usual, in the summer. Yet, in other places, this process might be repeated twice, in spring and autumn. The male representatives of the breed, compared to the females, have longer fur, therefore, their shedding intensity is higher. To keep the fur clean and prevent excessive shedding, as usual, the Samoyed needs daily grooming.

  • Samoyed Personality
  • Potential Health Problems
  • Nutrition & Feeding
  • History of Origin