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Workingmedium🌍 Russiasled, herding, and draft dog
Samoyed
Bright, gentle, alert, social
Popularity
761
Smiling sled and reindeer herder; social, alert, and thrives in active homes.
Lifespan
12–14 years
Coat
thick double coat with woolly undercoat and harsh weather-resistant outer coat
Colors
white, biscuit, cream, white and biscuit
Male height
21–23.5 in
Female height
19–21 in
Male weight
50–65 lb
Female weight
35–50 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
