How Do You Care For A Samoyed?
Originally hailing from Siberia, the fluffy Samoyed (a member of the Spitz family) was first bred to herd reindeer, pull sleds and keep their owners warm at night. And nowadays — even though they’re more likely to be pulling in the newspaper than pulling a sled — “loyal, intelligent, friendly and great companion” still define this breed. And although they are relatively healthy dogs — you will still need to know the following things about Samoyed care — to make sure they keep that big ole “Sammy smile.” Take your Samoyed for regular health checkups, including eye exams. Do a monthly home exam of the skin, eyes, ears, nose, teeth and gums. Stay current on vaccinations, flea and heartworm preventative. Spay/neuter your Samoyed. Spaying your female before the first heat will prevent breast cancer and uterine infections. Neutering your male at a young age will prevent testicular cancer, help maintain a healthy prostate and curb aggression. Have your Sammy’s teeth cleaned professionally
