Samoyed dog (Samoyed)

History of origin

In distant Siberia, snow-white dogs with chocolate eyes and a smile drove their owners through the snow, went hunting. In addition, they helped – they grazed deer herds and warmed children in the plague on winter nights. This breed has put its paw to the preservation and prosperity of the human race.

The name of the breed comes from the name of the tribes of the inhabitants of the North – the Samoyeds. These people moved on sledges in the snow, which were pulled by white dogs. Due to the color of the animals, it was not visible in the snow, and it seemed that the sleigh was moving by itself. Hence the name (self-ed).

Dogs, by the way, met not only white. In southern Siberia, dogs had both brown and black spots. The “multi-colored” past of the Samoyed is still manifested by biscuit spots on the snow-white coat and pigmented skin.

Breed description

Description of the breed today:

Height – 57 – 58 cm at the withers – males, 52 – 53 cm – females;

The nose is brown, flesh-colored or black, may become discolored by winter;

The eyes are deep set, dark brown;

The ears are slightly rounded, covered with thick hair inside;

The tail is densely pubescent, it can be thrown back or to one side;

The coat is thick, dense and shiny;

The color can be not only snow-white, but also cream or tan.

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Character

The Samoyed is a gentle, friendly dog ​​with a good temperament. She can become a great family member and find a common language with everyone. They treat children well and calmly endure their activity – endure increased attention to their person from the baby and play games with him. It is ideal for families with an active lifestyle.

The dog loves attention and communication, so it is better not to get such a dog for too busy people. Don’t leave her alone for too long.

Care and maintenance

Samoyed husky is better to start in a private house. But, if you really liked the breed, and you have an apartment, you can keep it there only if you have frequent and long walks. The dog needs exercise, space, movement.

Samoyeds are clean and don’t have the typical “doggy” smell. Before you get a dog of this breed, you need to consider that there will be a lot of wool – especially during the molting period (twice a year). Every week, the dog must be combed out with a slicker brush.

Bathing your dog is not recommended more than four times a year. Frequent washing will negatively affect the health of the coat. For a walk in rainy weather, it is better to put on a special overall for the dog so that when you come home you do not have to wash it.

As for feeding, veterinarians advise feeding these animals with dry food, because it contains all the vitamins and minerals.

If, nevertheless, you decide to feed “natural” (cereals, meat, eggs, vegetables and dairy products), then foods such as chocolate, pork and chicken bones, eggs and raw meat should be excluded from the diet.

Education and training

Samoyeds are easy to train dog breeds. It happens that the dog is stubborn, but this is easy to fix by showing character and showing who is the boss in the house.

It is necessary to teach commands and correct behavior from childhood, because without training it is impossible to raise an obedient dog. Do not hit the dog during training if it does not succeed. The punishment should be minimal, because the dog has pride and self-esteem.

Relations with the dog in the house are built according to the rules of the wolf pack. First, the leader (that is, the person) eats, and only then the food is applied to the dog. The owner must first enter the house, and then run the dog. The dog should have his own place where he will sleep.

It is better to start training no later than three months. He must follow obedience commands. If the dog will be a guard, you need to learn the “Voice” command.

Health and disease

Samoyed huskies with proper care live from 12 to 15 years. They die either from old age or from the following diseases: hip dysplasia, cataracts, diabetes, pigmentation of the nasal lobes, retinal atrophy, deafness.

In order to find out about your pet’s illness in time, you should visit the veterinarian at least once every six months or a year.

Popular questions and answers

We asked questions about Samoyeds veterinarian, livestock specialist Anastasia Kalinina.