Samoyed
Working Group
Height at Shoulders
Females 19-21 in, Males 21-23.5 in
Weight
Females 35-50 lbs, Males 45-65 lbs
Life Expectancy
12-14 yrs
History
The Samoyed (pronounced "samma-yed") originated in Siberia almost 1,000 years ago. They were bred by the Samoyedes, a semi-nomadic group of people that migrated to Siberia from Asia to guard, hunt, herd reindeer, pull sleds, and act as space heaters at night. The Samoyedes treated their dogs as members of the family, hence why modern Samoyeds have such a sweet temperament and family-oriented nature.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Samoyeds share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Common Traits
Happy, good-natured, sweet, and gentle
Affectionate with the whole family, but tend to pick a favorite
Make great watchdogs but are way too friendly to be guard dogs
Need companionship and don't do well when left alone for long
Can be a handful- they bark frequently and might dig, escape, chew, or find other destructive passtimes if they're bored
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