General
Description
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Bred
for cold climates they have beautiful thick coats that may
need a lot of brushing.
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Suitable
Owners
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Easy-going
sociable families that will enjoy this dogs friendly, aware,
engaging but somewhat independent nature.
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Origins
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Russia
(Siberia) |
Dog
Group - Kennel Club:
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Pastoral |
Coat:
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Thick,
short and soft undercoat with longer fine hair growing through.
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Grooming:
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In
theory the medium-length coat of the Samoyed only requires
an occasional brushing. However because he sheds excessively
you may find yourself brushing him daily to remove loose hair.
and debris from walks and outdoor play.
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Average
Height:
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45
- 56 cms. 18 - 22 ins. |
Average
Weight:
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23
- 30 kgs 50 - 66 lbs. |
Colour:
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Pure
white, cream or white and biscuit. |
Temperament:
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An
unashamed people dog that craves attention, they are intelligent
and quite easy to train learning new commands quickly at an
above average rate. |
Exercise:
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Fairly
medium requirement. |
Average
Lifespan:
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12
yrs. |
Possible
Disadvantages
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Coat
may cause problems as it will need regular brushing and can
cause problems with overheating on very hot days. |
Potential
Health Concerns
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Hip
dysplasia, cataracts and other eye problems, diabetes. |
| Read
much more about Samoyeds in one of these excellent books..... |
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