If you are a lover of fluffy white dogs, this blog’s for you! Are you familiar with the Samoyed dog breed? Well, these sweet and energetic fluff balls are a four-legged friend you are sure to want to pet. With a brilliant brain and a kind disposition, this dog can be super adaptable for families with two-legged children too.
Introducing… The Samoyed!
Ranging from 35-65 pounds, the Samoyed is a medium size floof notable for their eccentric long double coat. With pointy ears and a curlicue tail, you can sure pick these pups out of a crowd. Their distinguished mouth makes these doggos appear to be radiating with happiness!
What You Need to Know: Parenting a Samoyed
Although perfect for cuddling and staying warm during the colder months, this furry pet does come without some upkeep. With their double coat, they have one or two annual shedding seasons. These pristine white floofs require regular grooming and brushing.
These enthusiastic pooches require daily walking. Full of energy, these pups can grow mischievous if not properly exercised. The Samoyed can also be quite vocal, so proper training and/or distant neighbors might be requirements of parenting this pup.
Speaking of their vivaciousness, this dog is not shy from adventure! Samoyeds can run off if given the option. This breed loves to explore new territory, so leashing up your pup is a good idea (as always)! Thorough training is always a best practice, this is especially true with the Samoyed who can become a naughty nuisance if not trained properly.
Some History
The Samoyed breed hails from Samoyedic people. Migrating from Asia to Siberia, these semi-nomads required dogs built for frigid temperatures as cold as minus-60 degrees! So, the Samoyed came to be thousands of years ago (Samoyed, American Kennel Club).
Fun Fact: The Most Expensive Dog Breed to Own
Especially if you are intrigued to be a Samoyed pet parent, you might find it interesting that the Samoyed is the most expensive dog to parent according to Prudent Pet. Any purebred pup is more likely to have health concerns, and the Samoyed is no exception. With a predisposition to health issues, their health concerns are worth knowing about.
If you are interested in adopting a Samoyed…
Check out Denver Samoyed Rescue if you are in Colorado! With a thorough vetting process of adopted families, this organization has 25+ years experience re-homing Samoyed rescue dogs. This awesome nonprofit also has the goal to provide breed education to help find families the right four-legged fit for them!
In Closing…
This breed has a lot of interesting quirks from their adventurous spunk to their familial compatibility. For an active family, maybe living in a colder climate, this cuddly fluff can make the perfect addition to the family. The next time you see what might be a Samoyed and their distinct happy furry features, now you know a little more about them!
