Samoyed History.

The Samoyed breed is a working dog originating in Siberia. They were raised by the Samoyedic people as a sled dog, hunting dog and herding dog for the reindeer. The Samoyed people lived in tents and took advantage of their dogs thick fur coats, and huddled with their children for warmth from their dog packs during the Arctic nights. The closeness between dog and human forged a strong bond between the two. The Samoyed is among the most ancient breed of dogs and has not been genetically altered much by selective breeding. The Samoyed is characterized by a long dense white coat, tail raised over their back, erect ears, dark almond shaped eyes, and the Sammy “smile”, which features black lips that curve upward at each corner of the mouth that prevents drooling which would quickly freeze in the Siberian temperatures. The breed is conditioned for cold-weather, and although they have adapted well to warmer climates, it’s thick undercoat can cause overheating in extreme climates. The undercoat is subject to severe matting if not brushed down to the skin weekly.

The Samoyed was registered with the American kennel club in 1906. The AKC breed standards size for males is 21 to 23.5 inches and 45 to 65 pounds, for females it’s 19 to 21 inches and 35 to 50 pounds.

The Samoyed has a gentle and friendly temperament. They are happy dogs by nature, and are playful, loyal, and eager to please. They are typically a friendly breed of dog around other dogs and small pets. The Samoyed is also very good around children. They are a dog that is very devoted to its family and wants to be involved in all the activities. With their gentle temperament and adaptable personality they are a great dog that would fit in with most any family. Because of their social nature they will not do well left alone for long periods of time.