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Samoyed
The bright white Samoyed is a hardy Nordic beauty.
Height: 19 to 24 inches at shoulder
Weight: 50 to 60 pounds Coat: straight and thick Life span: 12 to 14 years Breed Group: Working Dogs Originally bred to hunt, haul sledges, and herd reindeer, the Samoyed proved a valuable companion for northwestern Siberia's Samoyede people. Among the breed's duties: pack hiking, tracking, and warming their owners by sleeping on top of them at night. A working breed, the Samoyed can be strong-willed at times, but above all they remain friendly, gentle, and devoted family dogs.
Samoyed profile on DogTime.com
General Characteristics
Apartment appropriate
Cold tolerance
Dog friendly
Drooling potential
Ease at being home alone
Ease of training
Heat tolerance
Intelligence
Wanderlust
Mouthiness
Watchdog ability
Energy level
Good for novice owners
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