The Samoyed dog breed is a strong but gentle and outgoing, lovable dog that loves others, including people and even cats. Well, the cats and other household pets statement is best backed up when the Samoyed is raised with other pets, but they are a very affectionate animal that is adaptable to many different situations and scenarios. With strong, firm and caring guidance through early and consistent training, your Samoyed will continue to exhibit extreme intelligence and drive that show why they have been historically been working dog breeds and companions for hundreds of years.

It’s easy to see at a glance that the Samoyed is a cold weather durable dog breed.  As the folklore goes, the Samoyed people and their dogs were driven further and further north, to the titanic tundra of frozen lands in the Arctic regions for which the Samoyed dog breed is so well adapted. The dog is a great reindeer herder, durable sled puller, and a warm companion for sleeping in subzero temperatures.

The Samoyed dog breed give us a glance of early dogs, as their DNA is one of only fourteen identified as via analysis as ancient canine genome.  Everyone has pros and cons, and a Samoyed, or Sammie, is no different. While very affectionate and hence great with children, Sammie’s can be territorial and a little protective as a result. Good training, socialization and positive reinforcement works very well with the Samoyed breed. Their playfulness translates to a need for play, energy expenditure and necessity for exercise. This is a good opportunity to build on other training, skills and tricks for positive attention for the affection she craves.

It’s probably not hard to guess, but as gorgeously fluffy as a Sammie is, the shedding level and grooming needs honestly match that image. Samoyeds have a dense, wooly undercoat that gives them extreme elements protection from the weather and an additional outer coat of hair that is longer and slightly coarse.  A variety of brushes on hand will be handy, the attention won’t go unnoticed, and some even have the  hair spun into yarn; win-win, if you choose.