So what is the true Samoyed type? If you look at the New Zealand Kennel club standard, which of course we are all meant to do, then, all Samoyeds should be:
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So how do you expect me to know how to judge it?" I would have to say the best quote I came across, from an unbiased judge, was "you Sammie people can't make up your minds what the breed is supposed to look like. I have asked several breeder-judges from around the world to explain what they understand by "type." But what is the correct type? Are we all breeding with blinkers on, thinking our dogs are the correct type? "I breed to the correct type ' is a statement claimed by many breeders. Type is still a heavily-debated topic in the Samoyed world as I assume it is in any breed, Kursharn Sarnoyeds' Julie Wells, supplement co-ordinator, says. Type What Does This Mean To The Samoyed Today ? Note: Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.Īny departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog. Slack tail carriage should be carried well over the back, though it may drop when the dog is at rest. A soft coat a wavy coat absence of undercoat. Weight in proportion to size.įaults: Big ears with little feathering.
Weight and Size: Dogs: 50.8: 55.8 cm (20: 22 in) at the shoulder.
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Tail: Long and profuse, carried over the back when alert sometimes dropped when at rest.Ĭoat: The body should be well covered with a thick, close, soft and short undercoat, with harsh hair growing through it, forming the outer coat, which should stand straight away from the body and be free from curl.Ĭolour: Pure white white and biscuit cream. Gait: Should move freely with a strong agile drive showing power and elegance. Hindquarters: Very muscular, stifles well angulated cow hocks or straight stifles very objectionable.įeet: Long, flattish and slightly spread out. Chest broad and deep, ribs well sprung, giving plenty of heart and lung room. Forequarters: Legs straight and muscular with good bone.įorequarters: Legs straight and muscular with good bone.īody: Back medium in length, broad and very muscular. Mouth: Upper teeth should just overlap the under teeth in a scissor bite. The ears should be fully erect in the grown dog. Eyerims should be black and unbroken.Įars: Thick, not too long and slightly rounded at the tips, set well apart and well covered inside with hair. Strong jaws.Įyes: Almond shaped, medium to dark brown in colour, set well apart with alert and intelligent expression. Nose black for preference, but may be brown or flesh coloured.
Head and Skull: Head powerful and wedge shaped with a broad, flat skull, muzzle of medium length, a tapering foreface not too sharply defined. Hindquarters should be particularly well developed, stifles well angulated, and any suggestion of unsound stifles or cow hocks severely penalised. On account of the depth of chest required the legs should be moderately long, a very short legged dog is to be deprecated.
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A full grown dog should stand about 53.3 cm (21 in) at the shoulder.
Both dogs and bitches should give the appearance of being capable of great endurance but should be free from coarseness. Breeders should aim for the happy medium, viz., a body not long, but muscular, allowing liberty, with a deep chest and well sprung ribs, strong neck proudly arched, straight front and exceptionally strong loins. He should not be too long in back, as a weak back would make him practically useless for his legitimate work but at the same time a cobby body, such as a Chow’s, would also place him at a great disadvantage as a draught dog. General Appearance: The Samoyed being essentially a working dog, should be strong and active and graceful, and as his work lies in cold climates his coat should be heavy and weather resisting. Characteristics: The Samoyed is intelligent, alert, full of action but above all displaying affection towards all mankind.