Plan for 30+ minutes of vigorous exercise twice a day. They love snow, water, and tasks.
Now accepting applications for the May 2026 litter.
The smiling dog of the Arctic.
A 5-minute primer on the breed that has shaped our family for more than a decade.
Bred to herd reindeer and sleep among children in the tents of the Samoyedic people, the Samoyed is exuberant, sturdy, and famously good-natured. The trademark upturned mouth — the 'Sammy smile' — keeps drool at bay in freezing temperatures and gives the breed its forever-grinning face.
Samoyeds were named for the Samoyedic people of Siberia, with whom they shared work and warmth for centuries. They herded reindeer by day, slept beside children at night, and were considered family members long before “family dog” was a cliché.
Today they bring that same instinct into modern homes — affectionate, watchful, and a little theatrical. Owning one is less like having a pet and more like adopting a co-conspirator.
At a glance
SizeMedium — 45 to 65 lbs
Life12 to 14 years
CoatDouble, white, weather-resistant
TemperamentGentle, alert, social, vocal
EnergyHigh — built for cold-weather work
With kidsWonderful — they were literally bred to sleep next to them
Living with a Samoyed
Four things to know before you bring one home
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Brush 2–3 times weekly; daily during the twice-yearly coat blow. Professional grooming every 6–8 weeks helps.
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They are talkers. The Sammy 'roo' is part of the package — train early to manage when it's used.
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They thrive on company. A Samoyed is not a dog to leave home alone all day.