Samoyed

The Samoyed is a breed of dog.

Aliases Samoiedskaya Sobaka, Nenetskaya Laika, Smiling Sammy, Bjelkier, Samoiedskaïa Sabaka Size Large Height (Male) 21 - 23 Inches Height (Female) 19 - 21 Inches Weight (Male) 44 - 65 Pounds Weight (Female) 37 - 55 Pounds Colors White, white and cream Hair Length Long Shedding Heavy Temperament Loyal, friendly Feeding Moderate Feeding Dog Grooming Regular Grooming Training Difficult to train dog Activeness Moderately Active Dog Friendliness Moderately Sociable Dog Watch Dog Good Watch Dog Life Span 12 - 15 years Litter Size 4 - 6 puppies per litter Year of Origin 1600's Origin Russia History Herding reindeer Average Price $3,000 - $8,000 FCI Number 212 Club(s) AKC Dogs, FCI Dogs, CKC Dogs, ANKC Dogs, KC Dogs, NZKC Dogs, UKC Dogs, Canadian Kennel Club Dogs Group(s) Working Dogs, Herding Dogs