Samoyed , was the breed of Etah, the leading dog of Roald Amundsen ‘s expedition that then reached the South Pole. This is just to say that we are in front of an exceptional dog, for character and appearance. White, soft, intelligent and sociable in an unprecedented way. Yet the Samoyed comes from a cold land where he kept company and helped in the daily life of silent reindeer herders.
Of the Spitz category , sled dog and companion dog , the Samoyed is originally from Russia. There, the term Samoyed had fallen into disuse after the October Revolution because it was derogatory, but by then Arctic explorers such as the aforementioned Roald Amundsen had brought specimens in large numbers both to Europe and North America.
So it was done: here is the Samoyed becoming very popular, and rightly so, especially as a companion dog , if not for shows.
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1 Appearance of the Samoyed
2 Black Samoyed
3 Character of the Samoyed
4 Samoyed puppies
5 Origin of the Samoyed
6 Price of Samoyed puppies
7 Dwarf Samoyed
8 Samoyed: a video
Appearance of the Samoyed
Nordic and sled dog, working dog, in general, the Samoyed dog has an important appearance with a medium-large size and a robust and resistant physique. With elegance, vigor and agility, it moves with its 57 cm at the withers, with its 20-30 Kg depending on whether it is male or female, and is ready to resist any type of bad weather or low temperatures.
It has dark eyes, usually brown, and lips with a curve all their own that give the Samoyed a smiling appearance. The expression “Samoyed Smile” is famous and in this case, later we will see its character, it is very appropriate. If psychologically it is distinguished by its good character, physically the Samoyed is recognizable by its white coat. At most a very dense cream color.
A beautiful specimen of Samoyed on the seashore
Rough and straight, thick and dense, the Samoyed ‘s coat is equipped with an undercoat and forms, soft and voluminous as it is, a sort of collar around the neck and shoulders, framing the head, especially in males. It goes from semi-short to long, then, depending on the parts of the body, with a nice pair of ” long pants ” on the thighs and protective hair between the toes.
The appearance of the tail is also “worth a talk”: abundantly covered in hair and brush-like, when the dog is attentive and moving, it is carried bent from the root towards the front, while at rest it hangs towards the legs.
Black Samoyed
Bred in the Samoyed tribe, the first Samoyed , not the definitive version of course, was not selected white but black . That’s right: most of the Samoyeds that accompanied these cold-weather shepherds were black and the current white color arrived with the birth of breeding in Great Britain and the United States.
adult samoyed and samoyed puppy
These are two parallel paths, for the Samoyed , which have developed two different types, in addition to the white color well known today: the “Bear Type” and the “Wolf Type” . Today everyone says, and so it is officially, that the Samoyed has Russian origins, from Siberia, but initially the credit had been taken by England.
This breed, not only white at first, but also accepted as biscuit or white and biscuit, was presented for the first time at an exhibition in 1905 where, look at that, a black Samoyed won : Pedro.
Samoyed character
Some say he is stubborn and disobedient, but I don’t think so. The Samoyed has a beautiful character, sweet and affectionate, sociable and extremely docile. Of course, with a nature of this type, he cannot be recommended as a hunting dog, but as a companion dog he is perfect , and he is even more perfect as a friend and babysitter, or as a dog among dogs, with which he coexists very peacefully.
samoyed puppy
He seems to want to do things his own way but in truth the Samoyed is easily trainable, and has a strong need to be with people, with the owner in particular, to whom he swears eternal loyalty and eternal companionship. Every now and then he bites the heels: a prank from a smiling Samoyed ? A joker, a cuddler, but how can you get angry with a dog like that!!!
Samoyed puppies
Samoyed puppies are incredibly beautiful and sweet! They look like big cotton balls with a curious and inquisitive look.
If you wish to purchase a Samoyed puppy, we recommend that you contact only qualified breeders and, as always, ensure that you obtain all the necessary documents to prove the origin and the necessary care in the first months of life (vaccinations, deworming, etc.) in addition to the pedigree, of course.
A litter of Samoyeds for sale on Subito Market with their beautiful mother
Origin of the Samoyed
The name Samoyed , and the breed, black rather than white, originates from the nomadic reindeer herders called Nenets of the Tundra , who live in some areas of Siberia. There they bred this dog to help them with their work, to pull the sleds when they moved and to warm them by sleeping on their bodies.
The sweet look of a Samoyed not at all bothered by the snow
The work of selecting the Samoyed , and the white color that today makes it candidly recognizable, began in 1896 thanks to the English couple Kilburn-Scott . To obtain the current appearance, and the current white, these gentlemen created the first kennel. After them, the Samoyed was at the center of the thoughts of other breeders, especially English, until the first official standard, dated 1909, recognized and approved by the FCI.
Originally, the two different variants were referred to as “ Bear-type Samoyed ”, which was white in colour, and “ Wolf-type Samoyed ”, which was black in colour.
In Italy the Samoyed dog breed arrived later, thanks to the Duke of Abruzzi , while the first Italian breeder was Countess Caterina Passarin d’Antreves , owner of the international beauty champion Kristar of Kobe , imported from England.
Samoyed puppies price
The Samoyed is an extremely robust dog, like many sled dogs, and is therefore very long-lived. This aspect impacts the price : a puppy costs around 1,000 euros . If a breeder asks for lower prices there could be the risk of some disease or hidden problem. In this case it is better to investigate further and contact a trusted veterinarian to better evaluate the opportunity. The cost is an important element but never as much as making sure that the puppy you are about to buy is in excellent health.