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Compare Samoyed
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Size and lifespan
- Size
- SamoyedMedium
- Typical adult height
- Samoyed46–56 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Samoyed16–29 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Samoyedfrom 10 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- SamoyedVery high: usually needs several hours of activity or work each day
- Energy
- SamoyedVery lively
- Grooming
- SamoyedDaily
- Shedding
- SamoyedTends to shed a lot
- Training
- SamoyedCan be independent-minded; patient training helps
- Barking
- SamoyedCan be vocal
Home life
- Home
- SamoyedUsually needs a roomy home
- Garden
- SamoyedA secure garden is strongly advised
- Time alone
- SamoyedUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- SamoyedBest with an experienced owner
Living with others
- Children
- SamoyedOften good with children, with supervision
- Other dogs
- SamoyedUsually sociable with other dogs
- Cats and small pets
- SamoyedVaries with the individual dog
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.