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Samoyed
A fluffy white spitz bred by the Samoyedic peoples of Siberia.
♥ Swipe on the SamoyedQuick facts
- Origin
- Russia
- Size
- Medium
- Energy
- High
- Bred for
- Herding and sledding
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
- Temperament
- Friendly, gentle, talkative
- Exercise
- 90 min/day
- Grooming
- High
- Shedding
- High
- Training
- Moderate
- With children
- Great
- Apartment
- No
Where the Samoyed comes from
Samoyeds were bred by the Samoyedic people of northern Siberia to herd reindeer, pull sleds and keep people warm. Their white coat and smiling face are unmistakable.
Personality and daily life
Friendly, gentle and talkative. Samoyeds love people and are good with children, but they are not guard dogs and may bark a lot.
Samoyeds are smiley, social and fluffy. They shed a lot and prefer cool weather.
Exercise, grooming and health
An hour or more of exercise, ideally in cool weather. The thick double coat needs brushing several times a week and sheds heavily. Heart and eye issues occur.
Is a Samoyed right for you?
Active families in cooler climates who enjoy grooming.
- Needs space, so not ideal for small apartments
- Great with children
- Sheds a lot
- Needs regular grooming
Similar breeds
Profiles are general guides. Individual dogs vary, so always meet the dog and talk to a breeder, shelter or vet.