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Breed Standards for
the Samoyed |
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General Appearance: |
Slightly longer than it is tall, it is nonetheless compact.
It has a strong, muscular body that is able to combine
power, speed, agility, and endurance. |
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Head: |
Lips slightly curved up
at corners of mouth; skull wedge shaped, broad; ears erect,
triangular with slightly rounded tips, well covered inside
with hair |
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Tail: |
Profusely covered with
hair and carried over the back or side when alert |
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Color: |
White, white and biscuit,
cream, or all biscuit |
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Coat: |
Its double coat is heavy
and weather resistant. The undercoat is soft and
thick, whereas the outer coat is strait and harsh standing
strait out from the body, and glistening with a silver
sheen. |
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Size: |
Weight: Male 45 – 65 lb; Female 35 – 50 lb
Height: Male 21- 23.5”;
Female 19 – 21” |
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Temperament: |
Gentle and playful, the
Samoyed makes a good companion for a child or person of any
age. |