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About the Samoyed
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BACKGROUND A medium-sized white dog with the "smiling" face, the Samoyed was brought out of Siberia at the end of the last century and the early part of this century to pull sledges on Arctic and Antarctic expeditions. These beautiful dogs endured terrible hardships serving man in his quest to discover the Poles, with only a few returning. The Samoyed was originally used to be first and foremost companions to the Ninet people sleeping with the children to keep them warm in the harsh climate they lived in. Samoyeds were also used to herd their reindeer and occasionally haul sledges for the Samoyed people in the northwest of Siberia. Airebis Moonlight Spleandour "Zoe" at 3 months April 2008 AVERAGE LIFESPAN Samoyeds average age is 12 -15 years of age. We had one live to a ripe old age of 18. Tamiera at 12 years of age AVERAGE HEIGHT & WEIGHT 46cm to 56cm BREED PERSONALITY, CHARACTERISTICS & TEMPERAMENT Despite its arctic heritage, the Samoyed has adapted well to warmer climates. It can sleep outside, although it certainly prefers to sleep inside, and needs to spend a significant part of each day being a loved part of the family, at the centre of everything you do. Samoyed owners find this zealous participation in the whole of their lives to be the breed's greatest asset. A Samoyed is an active dog, being inquisitive, quick witted, and mischievous. COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER PETS Excellent if brought up around other animals. Please let us know what pets you have at home CARE and GROMMING The breed's magnificent white coat has two layers, a dense, woolly undercoat that is typically shed once a year, and a silver-tipped harsh outer coat of long, straight guard hairs. Grooming this lovely coat can be a pleasure, or a chore, for both dog and owner. Therefore t is wise to get into a routine and do this from a young age. When our dogs see the brush they all know it means one on one time and clamour to be on the table first. Samoyeds do not require daily grooming however it is recommended that they are brushed or combed at least every two weeks if possible. There are many groomers that are available too do this for you however please ask us and we can provide some names of people we recommend.
Judy, Graham, Kellie and Melanie Hughes Melbourne, VIC, Australia Phone : 0402314427 Email : airebis@bigpond.com |
