Learn about a Dog Every Day - Samoyed

The details of the Samoyed are as follows:

Basic Information

Alias: Samoyed, Satsuma, Satsuma dog
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Subphylum: Vertebrata
Class: Mammalia
Subclass: Eumetazoa
Order: Carnivora
Suborder: Canis lupus
Family: Canidae
Genus: Canis lupus

Physical Characteristics

Body size: Medium-sized, full of muscles, bones heavier than other dogs of the same height, but should be proportional to the size of the body. Male dogs are 53.5-59.5 centimeters tall and female dogs are 48.5-53.5 centimeters tall. Weight is usually between 20 and 35 kilograms.
Head: The skull is wedge-shaped, the muzzle is of medium length and width, slightly tapered towards the nose, the lips are black and the corners of the mouth are slightly upturned, forming the characteristic “Samoyed smile”.
Ears: sturdy and thick, erect, triangular in shape with slightly rounded tips, and divided rather widely.
Eyes: dark in color, sunken, widely spaced, almond shaped, with the lower eyelid tilted towards the base of the ear.
Nose: Black, brown, or liver-brown in color, the color of the nose sometimes changes with age and climate.
Coat: The Arctic sun and snow give the Samoyed a double coat of white and ice-like luster. The lower coat is short, soft and wool-like, covering the whole body; the upper coat is thicker and longer, growing perpendicular to the body without curling. Neck and shoulder coat is shaped like a collar (male dogs more than female dogs).
Color: Mostly white fur, but also white with very light light brown, cheese color, light brown. In addition all other colors are disqualified. The world had a gray and white Samo, FCI recognized him as a return Samo with purebred pedigree Samoyed genes, black Samoyed dogs are extremely rare.

Character traits

Meek and friendly: Samoyed dogs are gentle, loyal to their owners, adaptable, and show great patience and affinity for the elderly and children.
Alert and lively: it is alert, strong, flexible, beautiful, noble and elegant, well-behaved and lovely, with a very striking appearance, the title of “smiling angel”.
Energetic: Samoyed dogs need a lot of exercise to consume excess energy, so owners need to give enough attention and space for activities.

Living habits

Diet: Samoyed dogs need to consume the right amount of sugars, proteins, fats, minerals and vitamins to meet the needs of their growth and development and daily activities. Owners can choose high-quality natural fresh dog food and feed it with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Exercise: Samoyed dogs love exercise, and owners need to take them out for walks and play every day to meet their exercise needs.
Hair change: During the hair change season, the hair of Samoyed Dogs is easy to fall off, and the owner needs to comb its hair frequently to keep its hair neat and beautiful.

Health and Disease

Lifespan: The lifespan of Samoyed Dogs usually ranges from 10 to 19 years, but it is also affected by factors such as genetics and breeding management.
Common Diseases: Samoyed Dogs may suffer from diabetes, cataracts, nasal diseases, etc. Owners need to take it to the pet hospital regularly for body checkups, so that diseases can be detected and treated in time.

Feeding and training

Feeding: Samoyed dogs need the owner's love and companionship, the owner needs to give it enough attention and care. At the same time, owners also need to pay attention to its dietary health, exercise needs and mental health.
Training: Samoyeds are smart and learn things quickly, but the degree varies greatly. Owners need to patiently provide positive guidance and training to help them establish good behavior and social skills. During the training process, owners need to avoid using violent or punitive methods to avoid negatively affecting the physical and mental health of Samoyed dogs.

To sum up, Samoyed is a beautiful, gentle and lively dog breed, which is loved by people. In the process of raising and training Samoyed dogs, owners need to give enough love and patience to ensure their healthy and happy growth.