The Samoyed is a large and fluffy breed of dog that was originally bred in Siberia for herding and guarding livestock. They are intelligent, friendly, and playful, and make excellent family pets.
Samoyed
Also known as Bjelkier, Samoiedskaya Sabaka, Sammy
Origin
- Country
- Russia
- Region
- Siberia
- Era
- 19th century and earlier
Group
- Working
Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Size
- Height
- Male 53–60 cm · Female 48–53 cm
- Weight
- Male 20–30 kg · Female 16–23 kg
Coat
- Type
- double
- Length
- long
- Colours
- white, white and biscuit, cream, biscuit
Traits
- friendly, gentle, alert, playful, adaptable, loyal