"I’m a snow angel that will melt your heart!"
Much like children, Samoyeds love human companionship and will let you know if they’re not getting enough. They crave attention, exercise, and cold weather, so if you’re inviting one of these pups into your home, be prepared for plenty of activity and TLC.
Samoyeds are complex dogs with a variety of seemingly opposing characteristics: friendly and smart yet hard-headed and stubborn; dominant and watchful yet sensitive and gentle. This breed loves being a member of the family and will show it with a big smile. Samoyeds are very alert and love barking, making them great watch dogs. However, they’re so trusting and kind that they’re more likely to make friends with an intruder than attack.
The Samoyed’s top coat is straight and wiry, and their undercoat is short and dense. These dogs are usually white, cream, or white with light brown markings. Brush your Samoyed at least once a week to remove dead hair and comb out tangles. During shedding season, you may need to brush them even more. The best brushes to use with these dogs is a slicker brush, pin brush, or metal comb. Just don’t brush them too much to avoid harming their undercoat.
Samoyeds are gentle with kids but may try to dominate other dogs. They have a strong hunting instinct, so they will naturally chase other animals. This breed needs to be trained early to get along with other pets, but once they’re acquainted, they should get along just fine. Samoyeds love human companionship, so they’re primarily indoor dogs and shouldn’t be banished to the backyard.
The Samoyed is an active breed that needs lots of exercise. A few short walks a day won’t be enough. Take long walks, or hop on a bike and have your pup run alongside you. They like to wander, so a sturdy leash and fenced yard are musts. Samoyeds also enjoy dog sports like agility and pulling, especially if it’s in the snow.