Samoyed

The Samoyed dog takes its name from the Samoyedic peoples of Siberia. These nomadic reindeer herders bred the fluffy white dogs to help with the herding, and to pull sleds when they moved. An alternate name for the breed, especially in Europe, is Bjelkier. Males typically weigh between 23–30 kilograms , while females typically weigh 17–25 kilograms . Height: AKC Standard : 21–23.5 inches at the shoulder for males, 19–21 inches for females. UK Kennel Club Standard : 51–56 centimetres for males, 46–51 centimetres for females. Samoyed eyes are...
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Breed Group:	Working Group
Place of Origin:	Russia
Also Known As:	Nenetskaya Laika, Samoiedskaya Sobaka, Bjelkier

Description of Samoyed

Colors

White, Cream, White & Biscuit

Temperament

Playful, Lively, Alert, Stubborn, Friendly, Sociable

Size	Min. Height	Max. Height	Min. Weight	Max. Weight
Female	19.7 in.	22 in.	37.5 lbs.	55.1 lbs.
Male	21.3 in.	23.6 in.	44.1 lbs.	71.7 lbs.

Samoyed Image Gallery

A Samoyed male on the beach.	A Samoyed male puppy 8 weeks old
A Samoyed with his tail lying on the ground, indicating a relaxed mood.	A Samoyed Dog in a garden with a toy

Behavior and Traits of Samoyed

Hunting Dog
Hunting dogs can be divided into four main categories of hounds, terriers, cur type dogs, and gun dogs. Many combine skills of hunting, flushing, and retrieving.
Hunting Dogs
Apartment-Friendly Dog
Apartment-friendly dogs are the best pick for owners who do not have a spacious play area for their dog. The lower a dog's energy level, the more apt it may be for apartment-life.
Apartment-Friendly Dogs
Family-Friendly Dog
Family-friendly dogs are breeds that interact well with children. These dogs remain good-natured even when subjected to a child's poking and grabbing.
Family-Friendly Dogs

Breed biology of Samoyed

Hypoallergenic Dog
Hypoallergenic dogs are intended to be more compatible with allergic owners. Smaller dogs that bark less are often indicators that a dog produces and disperses fewer allergens.
Hypoallergenic Dogs
- Barbet
- Bergamasco
- Bedlington Terrier
- Basenji
- Airedale Terrier
Medium Exercise Requirement
Higher-requirement dogs tend to need more frequent play time in larger areas, while minimal-need dogs can be left alone more often.
Life Expectancy
Low:
12 yr.
High:
14 yr.
Medium Exercise Dogs
Shedding Type: Heavy
Heavy-shedding dogs sometimes include thick and heavy double-coated breeds. Dogs that are adapted for a cold climate are often heavy shedders.

Breed group of Samoyed

Working Group

Working Group is the name of a breed group of dogs, used by kennel clubs to classify a defined collection of dog breeds. Most major English-language kennel clubs include a Working Group, although different kennel clubs may not include the same breeds in their Working Group. Working Group does not define one particular type of dog. It is not a scientific classification. Working Group is not a term used by the international kennel club...
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Other Working Group Dog Breeds

Samoyed place of origin

Russia

Population: 141,750,000

Russia /ˈrʌʃə/ or /ˈrʊʃə/ , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects. From northwest to southeast, Russia shares borders with Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland , Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, China, Mongolia, and North Korea. It also has...
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Some Other Breeds from Russia