The Samoyed breed is adorable, as they are big white balls of fluff. If you are interested in bringing one home, though, then you might want to know just how your new dog will get on with you and the other members of your family.
Thankfully, our comprehensive guide will be able to tell you about the temperament and personality of the noble Samoyed.
The Samoyed is an ancient breed that has been mingling with humans for thousands of years, so there is obviously a good reason as to why we’ve kept them around for so long.
The Samoyed’s background as a working dog has made the breed very intelligent, so they will pick up training with ease. However, this intelligence also makes them prone to getting bored of training quite easily.
If you are an inexperienced owner, taking your dog to puppy kindergarten class might not be a bad idea. Their intelligence also means that they need quite a bit of mental stimulation.
Doing some dog sports training at home will help keep your dog happy, as they thrive in tasks that require agility.
Samoyeds are extremely friendly dogs and absolutely love to be with their owners. They have a particular fondness for children and love to play with them.
Your Samoyed will likely love every member of your family, including your other dogs, which is why they often make excellent family dogs.
Samoyeds are often so fond of their owners that one of the few times you will ever see a sad Samoyed is if they are left to their own devices for too long.
The Samoyed is one of the most active dog breeds around, and it is unlikely that you will ever see a Samoyed sitting still!
This is also why you should not consider the Samoyed dog breed if you do not have the time to exercise your dog.
These dogs need an extensive amount of vigorous exercise and attention every day; otherwise, they will resort to digging, barking, chewing, or even trying to escape, so you should make sure you have a securely fenced yard before getting a Samoyed.
As previously mentioned, Samoyeds are extremely friendly and will likely love almost each and every member of your family (with one or two notable exceptions!).
The Samoyed’s friendly and outgoing nature means that a Samoyed would generally prefer if you had other dogs!
It will generally not matter if you get a Samoyed puppy or an adult dog, provided that the adult Samoyed has been socialised well enough.
While a Samoyed will love your other dogs, it will most likely not get on with your other animals. Samoyeds have a high prey drive so that they may chase cats.
Samoyed puppies will be able to get used to cats more easily, but other animals like rabbits, guinea pigs, or hamsters will likely be chased and maimed, injured, or even killed when caught.
Samoyeds are often great with children owing to their history of looking after children over the millennia. They will likely love to play with your children and will be very protective of them.
You should just make sure that you supervise your dog if you have young kids, as they could accidentally hurt your dog, which could cause your dog to lash out at them unnecessarily.
Samoyeds are affectionate and social dogs, but if they don’t get enough exercise or attention, they can become anxious or destructive. They may chew on furniture or try to escape if they’re left alone for too long. Regular mental stimulation and physical activity are key to keeping their behaviour in check.
Samoyeds are very clingy dogs and absolutely hate being left on their own. It is often best to consider choosing another breed if you spend extensive amounts of time away from home.
Your Samoyed will become exceptionally agitated if it is left alone too long and may start destructive behaviours like digging, chewing, and excessive barking. It may also try to escape your home if you are gone for too long.
If you have your heart set on a Samoyed, then you should perhaps consider using a dog daycare service when you are away from home.
The Samoyed does also tend to bark quite a lot, and they can begin a habit of nuisance barking if they are understimulated or left alone for too long.
Samoyeds are extremely active dogs that require extensive amounts of exercise to stay happy and healthy.
If the Samoyed temperament interests you, then you should try and find some Samoyed breeders through your national breed club, or alternatively, you could try and find your closest Samoyed rescue organisation also through a Samoyed club.
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