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What You Need to Know Before Getting a Samoyed

A Samoyed is instantly recognizable by their thick coat of fur and the signature way the corners of their mouth are slightly upturned, looking like a smile from the front. Samoyeds are friendly dogs, rarely aggressive, and highly affectionate, making them perfect for families with children.

Given all their positive traits, you may be thinking of getting one as an addition to your family. However, before you go looking for a breeder, there are some things you need to know about Samoyeds first.

Samoyeds grow to be big dogs

Samoyeds are a big dog breed, generally growing up to be about 35-65 pounds, depending on gender and other factors. Given this, you may have to pass on Samoyeds if your space isn’t conducive for a dog of this size.

Samoyeds are very high maintenance

Samoyeds are infamous for shedding a lot. Samoyeds shed so much that some weavers even spin their fur into yarn! You need to buy a good pet brush because Samoyeds need about 30 minutes of brushing daily, possibly even more on their shedding season. In relation to shedding, owning a Samoyed means you’re going to find fur everywhere. Consider investing in a vacuum specialized to deal with pet fur. Lint rollers are a good, cheap solution, but considering Samoyeds live up to 15 years, the cost of lint roller refills will add up over time. You also need to take them for professional grooming at least twice a year.

With how much fur you probably need to throw out each day after brushing and cleaning, it may be a good idea to contact a junk removal Gainesville company to dispose of the fur and other dog waste for you.

Samoyeds have a lot of stamina

Samoyeds were bred to be working dogs, which means they have a lot of energy compared to most breeds. They need a lot of exercise to stay happy and healthy, so they aren’t suitable for owners who are homebodies and dislike physical activity. Vigorous exercise such as hiking, running, and digging is good to keep them from redirecting their energy towards destructive habits like chewing on shoes or ruining furniture.

Samoyeds are more suited towards cold weather

Due to their nature as sled dogs and their origins in northwestern Siberia, all the traits suitable for harsh winters. That being said, if you live in an area with a mostly hot or humid climate, you may want to reconsider getting a Samoyed. Owners living in areas with four seasons should ensure that Samoyeds are given adequate opportunities to cool off during the summer with lots of water and air conditioning.

Taking care of a Samoyed is a lot of responsibility, more than what most dogs require, but if you’re resolute about welcoming one into your home, do the responsible thing and research thoroughly about how to take care of them and keep them happy. If you do your part as a pet owner, you’ll soon realize how fulfilling it is to be rewarded with a Samoyed’s love and loyalty.

 

 

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