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| Breed: Samoyed | Group (AKC): Working |  |
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| Country of Origin | Siberia |
| Type of coat | thick, soft, insulating undercoat; harder straight outercoat grows through undercoat; shedding year-round |
| Grooming | daily brushing is required to prevent matting and foul odor, ear cleaning, nail trimming, daily handling important to facilitate tolerance in grooming, sheds a lot |
| Average height | 19-23.5 inches |
| Average weight | 45-65 pounds |
| Activity level | very high |
| Watchdog | average ability |
| Intelligence | high |
| Trainability | unconventional training method may be required due to the character of the breed |
| Compatibility with children | Important to start with a puppy if you plan on raising the dog with children. The early socialization is critical to the development of a sound dog. No roughhousing, tug-of-war or chase games with this breed |
| Character | intelligent, alert, independent, friendly, adaptable, gentle, loyal, stubborn, obstinate |
| Ideal home environment | home with fenced yard, should not be left out all day |
| Ideal owner | active, strong, dominant leader with time to train and exercise |
| Suggestions: | Firm and consistent training and socialization must begin early. |
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