Samoyed / Bjelkier ~ Samoyedskaya ~ Sammy

Family: Canidae

Description The Samoyed is a muscular dog with a beautiful thick coat. White is the preferred color, but biscuit, yellow, and cream are also accepted. The Samoyed has a wedge-shaped head with dark eyes and a black or brown nose. Its mid-sized ears are triangular, erect, and slightly rounded at the tip. The tail is curled up over the back. Males measure 21-23 ½ inches and weigh 45-65 pounds. Females are 19-21 inches tall and weigh 35-50 pounds.

Care and Feeding The Samoyed's diet should include horse meat, poultry, fish, wheat and potatoes. Adults also enjoy, and can benefit from, tuna canned in water. Frequent brushing is required to keep the Samoyed's coat looking good. This is especially important when the dog blows its coat. Bathing should be done only as needed, and it is important to dry the coat completely with forced air to prevent skin problems.
Samoyeds need yearly checkups to stay healthy. Vaccinations are due as follows:

• 6-8 weeks: Distemper, Leptospirosis, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvo, and Corona virus (DHLPPC)
• 10-12 weeks: Second DHLPPC
• 14-16 weeks: Third DHLPPC and rabies
• Annually: DHLPPC and rabies booster
  

Samoyeds shed heavily at times. Regular vacuuming is essential during these times if the dog is kept indoors.