Samoyed

Famous for the 'Sammy smile'; bred by Siberian peoples to herd reindeer and pull sleds.

Type

Spitz

Breed group

Spitz and primitive types

Origin

Russia

Size

Medium · 17–30 kg

Life expectancy

12–14 yrs

Coat

Double coat

Care tips

• Needs 2+ hours of exercise daily and a job for the brain: training, scent work or a sport.
• Brush 2–3 times a week, daily during the spring and autumn shed. Never shave a double coat.
• Teach a calm 'quiet' cue early, this one likes to talk.
• Ask the breeder for: hip x-rays, eye examination.
• Food safety, from Bumba: keep the batch number of every bag. If your dog suddenly can't stand or walk, go to the vet the same hour.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. Your vet knows your dog best.

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