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The Samoyed are medium sized dogs, with muscular
bodies, and a height for the male dog of 21 to 23
inches which weigh in at 45-65 pounds and the
female bitch stand 19-21 inches with a weight of
35-50 pounds. They have a fairly fluffy coat that
hides a great deal of their muscular definition.
Their deep-set bowman shaped eyes are a dark
colour and are set a little on the wide side.
With a medium to long tail which they carry
rolled on their back. The feet are flat and have
an ample covering of hair, with the legs being
muscular and solid. But it is a double thickness
and very dense the longer hair is set within the
thick undercoat and is harsh in feel. Their neck
is exaggerated by the hair and appears to form a
ruff, which would keep the neck warm in their
native climate.

History. The Samoyed is a very old breed, even
ancient. They were native to Siberia and used by
the hunters and fishermen. Some were used as
sledge dogs, which doubled up as security by
guarding the homes and also used in the herding
of reindeer. It was common to these dogs to sleep
with people in the household, to keep them warm.
The dogs were first taken to England by the
famous explorer Robert Scott, in 1889. The breed
was further refined in England and started its
worldwide spread from there. The breed was first
recognized by the AKC in 1906.

Temperament. They tend to be a happy-go-lucky
friendly dog, with a playful nature. They can
become very devoted to their owners. They
integrate well with others, and unfortunately get
on with pretty much anybody, I say unfortunately
because this will include anybody who tries to
burgle your house. However, all is not lost
because their excited barking will alert you to a
stranger being near, but it will be up to you to
tackle them. As with most dogs training needs to
be started as early as possible, and the dogs'
master needs to assert themselves over this dog,
in a calm friendly but firm manner. They are in
themselves a stable breed but do require a lot of
exercise both physical and mental. If adequately
trained and cared for these dogs are exceptional
in their good nature.

Health issues. The breed is particularly prone to
hip dysplasia, and is known to be at risk of
diabetes. Along with a predisposition to skin
allergies and PRA affecting the eyes, they are
overall a fairly healthy breed with a life
expectancy of 12 to 15 years.

Grooming. You only need to see their coat to
realise that they are going to require extensive
brushing and combing. As seasonal shedders, they
moult very heavily, and brushing and combing of
their coat should probably be conducted more
frequently during the moulting season. Most
commonly though, normal grooming will keep your
dog clean so frequent bathing will not be a
requirement.

Living conditions. Whilst these dogs can adapt to
living in an apartment, if they are exercised
well, they are quite active indoors and if your
space is limited this may be a problem. They do
not tolerate hot weather very well, which means
you may well have to exercise them more gently in
the summer months. They do integrate well with
families and can be great with children, just
bear in mind their boisterous nature may cause a
few tumbles during its play time if he gets too
excitable. However, other pets in the house
should not be a problem, but it is a good idea to
supervise when small animals are available.

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