ADDITIONAL SAMOYED PICTURES
Family: Spitz
Breed Group: Northern, AKC Working
Origin: Russia
Date of Origin: Ancient
Originally used for: Hunting, herding, hauling
Used today: Companion, show
Other Name(s): Samoyedskaya
History of the Breed:
The Samoyed originated in northwestern Siberia and these dogs were bred by the Samoyede people to hunt, herd reindeer, protect the family,
and haul sledges. Samoyeds were used to pull sledges in expeditions to the Artic and Antarctic in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Samoyed dogs have been part of historic expeditions including the reaching of the South Pole in 1911.
The AKC registered the dog in 1906
General Appearance: A medium sized Artic Spitz type dog with a beautiful white coat. The head is wedge-shaped and broad.
The long muzzle tapers toward the nose. The triangular shaped ears are thick, erect, set well apart on the outer edge of the head.
The almond shaped eyes are dark, deep-set and placed well apart. The body has a deep chest reaching to the elbow with well sprung ribs.
The loin is strong and the back is straight. The belly is tightly muscled. The tail reaches to the hock in length and is carried
forward over the back and is heavily covered with long hair. The long white outercoat stands straight out from the body
and forms a ruff around the neck and shoulders.
Height & Weight:
Height 19-23.5 Inches
Weight 35-65 Pounds
Coat: A double coat. The undercoat is soft, short, and thick. The outercoat stands straight out from the body
and forms a ruff around the neck and shoulders. The coat is weather resistant.
Color: Pure white, white and biscuit, cream, or all biscuit
Grooming needs: Medium to high
Temperament of Breed: Excellent companions, and family dogs, they are playful, and love children.
Friendly with children: Yes
Friendly with other dogs: Yes
Suitability as a watchdog: Low, too friendly
Exercise Level: Medium
Health Issues with the Breed:
Major: Hip dysplasia, diabetes, cataracts, glaucoma
Minor: Skin allergies
Life Expectancy: 12 - 15 Years
2006 AKC Ranking: 76
First Registered by the AKC: 1906
Registries: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, APRI, ACR
ACR -American Canine Registry
AKC -American Kennel Club
ANKC -Australian National Kennel Club
APRI -American Pet Registry Inc.
CKC -Continental Kennel Club
CKC -Canadian Kennel Club
FCI -Fédération Cynologique Internationale
KCGB -Kennel Club of Great Britain
NKC -National Kennel Club
NZKC -New Zealand Kennel Club
UKC -United Kennel Club
Breed Organizations & Associations:
The Samoyed Club of America, Inc.
Samoyed Association of Canada
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