What Are the Characteristics of a Samoyed?
Of the working group as designated by the American Kennel Club (AKC), and the northern breeds as classified by the United Kennel Club (UKC), the Samoyed dog was developed by the Samoyede people of Siberia for hunting, herding their reindeer and dog-sledding. The AKC recognized the Samoyed as a breed in 1906, fairly soon after the Samoyed had been first brought to the United States. Appearance A Samoyed dog should be white, cream, biscuit-colored or a combination of white and biscuit with black lips that seem to “smile” in the corners, dark eyes and usually a dark nose. Since the Samoyed was developed in the cold climate of Siberia, the dog’s coat should be double-coated, with the undercoat being soft and the top coat consisting of tough guard hairs. Around the neck, the dog should have a ruff where the hair is longer (male dogs will have a more obvious ruff) and the dog’s plumed tail should curve up over the back. A Samoyed dog should appear big-boned, but the size of the bone should a
