The Samoyed Story

The Samoyed is a picture of beauty, alertness and strength, with agility, dignity and grace. They are intelligent, gentle, loyal, adaptable, alert, full of action, eager to serve, friendly but conservative, not distrustful or shy, not overly aggressive.

The Samoyed is a double coated dog, their fur being pure white, white and biscuit, cream or all biscuit. They have an undercoat of soft, short, thick, close wool with longer and harsher "guard" hair growing through it to form the outer coat. When healthy, the coat should glistens with a silver sheen.

Males should be masculine in appearance and deportment without unwarranted aggressiveness, 55 to 65 lbs, 21 to 23-1/2 inches at the withers (top of the shoulders.)

Females should be feminine in appearance without weakness of structure or apparent softness of temperament, 45 to 55 lbs, 19 to 21 inches at the withers.

Breed Overview
Conformation
History
Looking for a Breeder
Puppy Poem
Standard
Understanding the Breed

The WSSH has began a collection of Samoyed books for potential adopters and foster homes to borrow but if you would like to began your own collection here are a few titles to get you started.

RECOMMENDED READING The Savvy Samoyed Author: Pat Hill Goodrich Purchase the WSSH recommended Samoyed book from Amazon.com here! Save That Dog Author: Liz Palika Second Chances Author: Elise Lufkin Shelter Dogs Author: Peg Kehret 97 Ways to Make a Dog Smile Author: Jenny Langbehn		BOOKS TO BORROW The Complete Samoyed Author: Robert H. and Dolly Ward The Samoyed Author: Anna Katherine Nicholas This is the Samoyed Author: Joan Mcdonald Brearley Samoyeds (1983, 1988, 1990 and 1995 editions) Author: Joyce Reynaud How to Raise and Train a Samoyed Author: Vera S. Kroman Your Samoyed Author: Jan Kauzlarich Samoyeds: A Complete Pet Owners Manual Author: Betsy Sikora Siino