Samoyed
The bright white Samoyed is a hardy Nordic beauty.
Height: 19 to 24 inches at shoulder
Weight: 50 to 60 pounds
Coat: straight and thick
Life span: 12 to 14 years
Breed Group: Working Dogs
Originally bred to hunt, haul sledges, and herd reindeer, the Samoyed proved a valuable companion for northwestern Siberia's Samoyede people. Among the breed's duties: pack hiking, tracking, and warming their owners by sleeping on top of them at night. A working breed, the Samoyed can be strong-willed at times, but above all they remain friendly, gentle, and devoted family dogs.
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General Characteristics
Apartment appropriate
  
  
  
  
  
Cold tolerance
  
  
  
  
  
Dog friendly
  
  
  
  
  
Drooling potential
  
  
  
  
  
Ease at being home alone
  
  
  
  
  
Ease of training
  
  
  
  
  
Heat tolerance
  
  
  
  
  
Intelligence
  
  
  
  
  
Wanderlust
  
  
  
  
  
Mouthiness
  
  
  
  
  
Watchdog ability
  
  
  
  
  
Energy level
  
  
  
  
  
Good for novice owners