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Samoyed
Bright, gentle, alert, social
Popularity
761
Smiling sled and reindeer herder; social, alert, and thrives in active homes.
Lifespan
12โ14 years
Coat
thick double coat with woolly undercoat and harsh weather-resistant outer coat
Colors
white, biscuit, cream, white and biscuit
Male height
21โ23.5 in
Female height
19โ21 in
Male weight
50โ65 lb
Female weight
35โ50 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
5
Trainability
4
Playfulness
5
Protectiveness
2
Prey drive
3
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
5
Grooming
4
Drooling
1
Coat length
5
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
2
Cold tolerance
5