Author: Lan, a professional dog trainer in the United States. Specialty: Expertise in dogs and dog training.
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Can I keep a Samoyed dog with a smile and a lot of experience?
Samoyed, who smiles at all times, is recognized as one of the most beautiful dog breeds in the world. It has a snow-white fluffy shape, a wedge-shaped head, upright ears and a feather-light tail that gently sway on its back. Beneath the beautiful, unadulterated exterior is a smart, fun, energetic dog. Although Samoyed has many excellent qualities, it is not for everyone.
The appearance characteristics of the Samoyed dog
The Samoyed is a strong, beautiful working dog with a muscular body, covered in snow-white hardiness with a very good thick coat, a feathery tail bent against the back, a wedge-shaped head, and the silhouette looks like a "heart", a feature that is more pronounced in males than females. They have dark brown almond-shaped eyes, black, brown or flesh-colored noses, upright ears, and the corners of their mouths always keep up, like a very smiling face.
The history of the Samoyed dog
Legend has it that the Samoyeds and their dogs came from tribes in vast ice fields. Samoyed dogs live with herders, who herd reindeer and, with the help of their dogs, migrate.
Samoyed was identified as one of the fourteen ancient breeds by canine genomic DNA analysis. Their appearance gives us some clues to the physical characteristics of dogs long ago.
In recent decades, Samoyed has been instrumental in many expeditions, especially in antarctic and Arctic expeditions. Queen Alexandra, wife of Edward VII of England, was very fond of Samoyed dogs, and many of her dogs appeared in the British and American Samoyed families.
The Samoyed became the standard breed of the American Kennel Association (AKC) in 1906 and is currently ranked 72nd among AKC registered breeds.
First of all, the positive side is that Samoyed is a gentle and calm dog breed. It can build a very solid relationship with the owner, and if there are small children in the family, Samoyed is also a good choice. Most of them tend to be friendly to strangers and can generally live in harmony with other animals, so consider Samoyed if you want to have a dog and think of other pets at the same time.
Then, let's talk about the negative side: Samoyed is not a cute stuffed toy. It is very active and requires a lot of exercise per day. It barks so loudly that it needs to be trained from an early age to learn when it needs to be quiet and when it can "exercise lung capacity" – to make a sound. If its energy isn't released effectively, you may find itself looking for things you don't expect to do, like starting to punch holes in the yard, nibbling on furniture, and so on. It is an "independent thinker" who may show a stubborn side in the course of training. There is also its fascinating white coat, which needs to be groomed frequently, and it will be changed in spring and autumn throughout the year, and the amount of hair removal is very large, if you are allergic to the dog's hair, then you should consider it carefully.
Fortunately, while these negative bad news may make you a little intimidated by Samoyed, these problems can be overcome, provided that you can start training systematically from the moment you bring Samoyed home, maintain consistent standards and firm beliefs in the training process, overcome its stubborn characteristics, and establish a trusting partnership with the dog. For best training results, use a positive training method and don't skimp on your praise and food rewards at the right time. Samoyed's daily exercise time and intensity are systematically guaranteed. You can also consider taking it into competitive canine sports such as agility races, herding, or rally races. With the surroundings and Samoyed health permitting, you can even try to get it on a sleigh. Before you are planning to enroll your dog in a new sport, it is recommended that your dog's health be assessed by a veterinarian. Finally, it is necessary to say that although Samoyed is larger, it is still very important to stay indoors with his family and participate in normal family life, and to ensure daily interaction with his master.
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