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Much like children, Samoyeds love human companionship and will let you know if they’re not getting enough. They crave attention, exercise, and cold weather, so if you’re inviting one of these pups into your home, be prepared for plenty of activity and TLC. Full-grown, they typically weigh 35-65 pounds and stand 19-24 inches tall.

Samoyeds are generally excellent with children of all ages. Samoyeds are gentle with kids but may try to dominate other dogs. This breed needs to be trained early to get along with other pets, but once they’re acquainted, they should get along just fine. They're very vocal and bark quite a lot.

The Samoyed is an active breed that needs lots of exercise. A few short walks a day won’t be enough. Take long walks, or hop on a bike and have your pup run alongside you. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Samoyed’s top coat is straight and wiry, and their undercoat is short and dense. These dogs are usually white, cream, or white with light brown markings. Brush your Samoyed at least once a week to remove dead hair and comb out tangles. Grooming-wise, this breed is moderate. Samoyeds are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Samoyeds are best suited for a home with a yard, though they can adapt to apartment life with enough exercise. Samoyeds love human companionship, so they’re primarily indoor dogs and shouldn’t be banished to the backyard. They are fairly easy to train.