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QUICK SAM FAQS
IS A SAMOYED RIGHT FOR YOU?
FIND OUT BEFORE YOU GET ONE!
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There is nothing cuter than a Samoyed puppy! Their antics will keep you entertained for hours on end. But, do you know the history of the breed and what they were bred for? Do you know how big a puppy will be as an adult? Do you know that they, like other Arctic breeds, have some traits and behaviors that you might find undesirable? Shedding, digging, barking, chewing, wanderlust (running off) and being stubborn are some general Samoyed breed traits.
Please read the following information on what it is like to be "owned" by a Samoyed BEFORE you get one. It is OK to think Samoyeds are beautiful but realize you would not be happy living with one! It is better for you AND the puppy to understand this now and avoid heartache later.
SAMOYED TEMPERAMENT
The following are questions I'm often asked about temperament traits and the answers I give.
ARE SAMOYEDS GUARD DOGS?
No. They are not aggressive to people and usually view strangers as another person who might scratch their butts! Samoyeds are watch dogs. They watch everything (and I do mean everything!) and bark to let us know "something" is out there. There is a wide range of "something" which includes visitors, anyone walking past "their yard", deer, squirrels and of course other dogs or cats. I'm confident they'd show a burglar where the good stuff is if they got a treat or a butt scratch. <g>
ARE THEY EASILY TRAINED?
That depends on what you call easy. Samoyeds are smart but have an independent streak. They learn quickly, but if they don't want to.
Samoyed Temperament - not like any other! from Whitestar Sams
ABOUT HAIR...
Dog hair is just another condiment... David Frei, Westminster commentator.
When I go on business trips, I take a small plastic bag of sammy hair with me. Then when I'm in restaurants, I can add the hair to the food. It's just too odd to eat "fur-free" food. It's like trying to switch from regular cola to diet. You just can't do it. Samfan Dave Wiley
SAMOYED BOOKS
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| (Ward) 1998 Edition | by Betsy Sikora Siino |
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See Books and Videos for more great books!
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If you think a Samoyed IS for you, find out
- For information on available puppies or how to find a responsible breeder, please email us. We're much more likely to respond via email than to return a phone call.
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You can also call (208) 347-2689 MST. If we don't pick up, leave your name, number date you called. Or, leave your e-mail address.
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