"FRIENDLY, GENTLE, ADAPTABLE."

ORIGIN:

The Samoyed is a substantial but graceful dog standing anywhere from 19 to a bit over 23 inches at the shoulder. Powerful, tireless, with a thick all-white coat impervious to cold, Sammies are perfectly beautiful but highly functional. Even their most delightful feature, a perpetual smile, has a practical function: The upturned corners of the mouth keep Sammies from drooling, preventing icicles from forming on the face."
-American Kennel Club

Samoyeds are known as the smiling sled dogs for a reason. From a small town in Siberia, Russia, these dogs are bred for pulling sleds, herding reindeer, and, most importantly, their fur! They were known for keeping the Samodeic people warm in the harshest of winters by snuggling up against them in their tents while they slept. For this reason, Sammies were bred to be incredibly friendly with people.


During the day, Samoyeds are of medium-level energy. They weren't quite bred to run thousands of miles per day like their Siberian Husky brethren, but they definitely didn't sleep all day either. Samoyeds were built for herding, mushing, and hunting. Some love swimming, and some do not, as it would have been dangerous to have a wet coat in the -60 degree weather of Siberia. It is recommended to keep your Samoyed entertained and stimulated with training, play, and regular walks.

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Five Fun Facts about Samoyeds

  1. They make terrible guard dogs, as they will run up to make friends with any stranger; though their bark will alert you to any outside presence.
  2. They are considered a hypoallergenic breed because dirt and dander don't stick to the coat easily.
  3. They were originally bred to cuddle - keeping their sleeping tribe warm in the world's coldest locales. In the Siberian town of Oymyakon, for instance, temperatures of minus-60 degrees are common.
  4. They are highly intelligent, and can compete in the whole array of sports if given enough training.
  5. They can be trained not to bark, but they absolutely love to talk. We teach our Samoyeds to "awoo" instead.

Coded by Jess