Is a Samoyed the right dog for you? Choosing a Samoyed can be both a difficult and rewarding experience for new owners and veterans alike. As a working bred, Samoyeds can be stubborn, strong-willed dogs at times. Samoyeds are an active and very high-maintenance breed so providing enough exercise and attention is key to keeping a happy and healthy pup. Here are some things to research before buying a Samoyed from a reputable breeder.

Samoyed Barking

Samoyeds are likely to be quite vocal, whether it be barking or howling. They will literally bark for any reason when they are pups. If you aren’t aware yet, this breed is known to be fairly noisy, making it not the best dog for apartment living.

Grooming

Samoyeds are very high maintenance when it comes to grooming because of their thick, double coats. They shed very often, but even when they’re not shedding you will need need to line-brush and line comb on a daily basis to preventing matting.

You may also want to get your Samoyed groomed by a professional a number of times throughout the year to keep it in good condition. However, there are many owners that have had bad experiences with “professional groomers” shaving their dog. That is why all breeders will usually tell their owners to learn how to groom themselves or to send their Samoyed to a professional that understands the grooming needs of the breed or double-coated breeds in general. Their coats shouldn’t be clipped or trimmed as all-over clipping can interfere with their coat’s natural insulation and elegance. Samoyeds are known for their silver-tipped fur.

Conclusion

Please, do plenty of research before you get a Samoyed. They are such an active and quite high-maintenance breed so you need to make sure you can give them enough exercise and attention to stay happy and healthy. You will also need to spend a lot of time and sometimes money grooming them to keep their coats in good condition. I would recommend an experienced owner for this breed, but we all started somewhere,  so make sure you’re fully committed before taking on the responsibility of these brilliant dogs. If you are looking for an Instagram dog, you need to put in the work and time and you will see the results.