Samoyed Dog
INTRODUCTION
Samoyed Dogs are Adaptable, Friendly, and Gentle dogs they are from a Working group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 65. These dogs are the best of both worlds as they are beautiful with their white coat and highly energetic because they belong to the working group. They are social dogs that are miserable when left alone and are smart their thick coat also protects them from the cold harsh weather of the winter. Australian Cattle Dogs are Purebred, allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 33).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Playful, Friendly, Stubborn, Sociable, Lively, Alert
HYPOALLERGENIC : Yes
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Working. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Group
LOCATIONS : Russia, Siberia
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Samoyeds are from Siberia
2- Samoyeds smile for a reason
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Samoyed Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White, White & Biscuit, Cream
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COAT TYPE
The Samoyed breed have a special double layer coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 14 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 72 - 90cm ( 28.5 - 35.5in)
Height: 62 - 76cm (24.5 - 30in) -
TAIL
Samoyed tail is held actually touching the back. It is not usually held in a tight curl, or held flag-like; it is usually carried lying over the back and to one side
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WEIGHT
Female: 16 - 20 kg
Male: 20 - 30 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One time a year
Gestation period: 58 - 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
About four to six puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
American Eskimo Dog
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1909
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ORIGIN
Russia, Siberia
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families :
Species : -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
The Samoyed is a friendly, personable dog
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
