What is the Samoyed breed like?

Question

Im not getting one, but moving on with one!
Do they shed, bark or smell particularly alot? I am a dog lover, but have never 'met' this breed before.
Do they get on with other dogs?

Answer 1

They shed big time and it is white so shows up on anything that isnt white. I have found they yap quite a lot. Spitz breeds (of which the samoyed belongs) tend to "blow" their coats all at once, like the akita does.

Any dog will get on with another dog if introduced properly and both dogs have been well socialised.

Answer 2

I actually have a cute little samoyed puppy who is outside playing right now. Yes they do shed A TON and they're bark can get on your nerves, but they do not have any doggy smell as long as they are kept clean. They are fantastic dogs with great temperments, and they adore people. They are much more calm and loving than other sled dog breeds, because they were raised in the tents with their owners. They are very smart, but too intelligent for their own good. My puppy picks up new commands in only a few repetititions, but she's also figured out the best things to eat are on the table and counter, even though we've never fed her from any of those places. She also knows what behaviors are naughty and which are not. Watch out, because they can be fairly hard-headed and stubborn. Samoyeds are overall fantastic dogs. Good luck!!!!

Answer 3

Actually samoyeds are best as an inside dog because they love human companions and are mentally not suited to be alone for long. I have a one year old samoyed puppy boy and he's my first dog. I have heard a lot that samoyeds are not suited for first time dog owners, so I don't know if I just got lucky with my dog or other dogs are easier to take care of but I just didn't know better because he's the only dog I've ever had. He was the meekest and most submissive puppy in his litter though. He hardly ever barks, which is amazing, very well-mannered, always tries to please, but at the same time, mischievous and has that stubborn streak samoyeds are well-known to have. He is never caged but he never destroys any of our furniture, which is great. He digs the garden and destroys sandals and papers though. Teaching him tricks has been virtually impossible, probably because I should have started earlier when he was younger OR because I spoiled him with food, he gets almost everything he wants except food that are toxic for dogs (chocolate, raisins, grape etc). I probably should have raised him on the Nothing In Life Is Free (NILIF) teaching technique. However, he understands and obeys basic commands like Sit, Come, No, Wait, Stay etc. But when teaching tricks like Paw, Howl, etc I feel he understands but just doesn't want to do them. He's still a great dog nonetheless and samoyeds are so easy to love - they are beautiful, sweet, gentle, adorable, smart, human-like, have interesting personalities and their gorgeous, cute smiles always makes me happy. We were dealing with his heavy shedding but now it has stopped, thankfully, after I gave him Dermatrix vitamins for his skin and coat. Helps to reduce shedding when it's not coat blowing season.

Answer 4

I have a samoyed. They do have a tendency to bark, but in my case not too often. Mine doesn't shed, the fur needs to be groomed out, and this takes a lot of time, at least half an hour a day plus a thorough groom once a week (for about an hour and a half). Sammy's don't get smelly, ever.

Sammy bitches don't get on with other bitches generally, but you may be able to train her to get on with them. Sammy males will get on with other dogs.

One thing to remember is, they are outside dogs. They are much happier when they are outdoors.

Also, something worth knowing is how amazing they are with children! They love children more than adults. In the wild, (Siberia), the samoyed tribe use Samoyeds to keep the children warm at night, by snuggling the children up with them. They are a very rewarding breed to have!!

Answer 5

They do shed and need a lot of grooming care to keep that white coat looking good and not full of tangles.
Like all Nordic breeds, they can be territorial about their home and people, and are very much a "one man dog." They will decide who that person is, too. They're not very good with other dogs as they insist on being top of the pack.
A Samoyed needs to be well trained and get lots of exercise to be happy.

Answer 6

I used to have a female Samoyed . It's true that they do shed and moult alot. They are not particularly smelly dogs unless they happen to jump into a pool of stagnant water (which mine did). They are sociable when introduced at an early age, and from my experience are not excessive barkers. The one thing that I will say to you is that they need a lot of attention, and never leave them alone for an excessive amount of time in a confined area. They tend to not only chew through wood, plastic etc. but have been known to chew through brickwork. The one I had when left alone for an hour stripped the wallpaper from the hallway and started to eat the carpet......... good luck.

Answer 7

They can be a bit yappy. They do shed a fair amount of hair - I remember when I was little my mom collected the hair she groomed out of our samoyed - Spun it, washed it and made it into a lovely jumper - my mates were jealous. As with all dogs some get on with other dogs, others don't.

You could try contacting the Samoyed club for further help and advice:)

Answer 8

i have a Samoyed and she is the most loving and playful dog i have ever had, she does moult quite a lot especially in summer and they can smell if not giving regular baths and grooming but for their barks they are not that loud everybody keeps asking what is wrong with my dogs bark because it is so quiet but she is a beautiful breed

Answer 9

They are like any other dog really, its all about training with dogs, if a dog is not brought up with another dog it is less likely to get on with other dogs. If you don't bath the dog too often, then yes it will smell and most dogs loose hair, mainly in spring when they are shedding there winter coat!

Answer 10

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