Samoyed
White Arctic spitz with the famous "Sammy smile". Friendly, fluffy and demanding to groom.
The Samoyed was bred by the Samoyedic peoples of Siberia for thousands of years to hunt, herd reindeer, pull sleds and sleep beside their humans for warmth. Today's Samoyed is a strikingly beautiful, friendly, sociable family dog — and one of the most demanding coat-care commitments in dogdom.
Temperament
Friendly, cheerful, sociable, vocal. Sammies are great with children, other dogs and most pets.
Exercise needs
90 minutes of daily exercise. They love cold weather and pull-sports.
Grooming
Heavy double coat — brush 3–4× weekly, daily during the spectacular seasonal moults. Bathe every 8–10 weeks.
Common health issues
Hereditary glomerulopathy (kidney — DNA test). Hip dysplasia. Diabetes. Eye conditions. Heart disease.
👍 Best for
Active families in cool climates, owners who don't mind hair, multi-pet homes.
👎 Not best for
Hot climates, owners who can't commit to weekly grooming.
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