Samoyed — size comparison

The Samoyed is a strong spitz with a dense white or cream-tinged coat, upright ears and a fluffy tail carried over the back. Hair forms a ruff around the neck, particularly full in males. Dark eyes and slightly raised corners of the mouth create its characteristic cheerful expression. Beneath the abundant coat is an athletic body suited to sustained movement in cold conditions.

Its ancestors lived alongside communities in northern Russia and Siberia. Depending on the region, they assisted with reindeer, hunting and transport, remaining close to people even at rest. Ernest Kilburn Scott brought the first dogs to Britain in the late nineteenth century. Together with animals brought back by polar explorers, they formed the foundations of Western breeding. The first English standard was drawn up in 1909.

Samoyeds are generally outgoing, sociable and keenly interested in their surroundings. They readily join games and often seek contact with strangers too. They can be vocal, using barks and a variety of other sounds. They work with people while retaining their own opinions and a desire to explore independently. Their cheerful temperament is especially apparent in motion, when they enthusiastically join the next activity.

Measurement sources

• Wzorzec, wysokość i historia
• Codzienne potrzeby
• Masa samców