Samoyed Physical Appearance

Considering to get a Samoyed Dog and wondering what is the general appearance of Samoyed or what are the popular colours of a Samoyed?

Know more about the colors, weight and height of Samoyed Dogs from this page.


Samoyed Appearance

Samoyed Size, Height and Weight

    Consider the personality traits and appearance of the Samoyed, as this breed is not for everyone. Use this information below to see if a Samoyed would suit your lifestyle and household.

    Size of Samoyed: The Samoyed Dog is a medium sized dog.

    Height of Samoyed:
  • Male: 21-23.5 inches (53-60 cm)
  • Female: 19-21 inches (48-53 cm)

  • Weight of Samoyed:
  • Male: 45-65 pounds (20.5-30 kg)
  • Female: 35-50 pounds (16-20.5 kg)

    The Common Colours of Samoyed Dogs

  • Biscuit
  • Cream
  • White
  • White & Biscuit


Samoyed Appearance

Samoyed Information

The Samoyed combines strength, agility, dignity and grace in a general spitz outline. Slightly longer than it is tall, it is nonetheless compact. It has a strong, muscular body that is able to combine power, speed, agility and endurance. It has a quick, agile stride with good reach and drive. Its double coat is heavy and weather resistant. The undercoat is soft and thick, whereas the outer coat is straight and harsh, standing straight out from the body, and glistening with a silver sheen. Its expression is animated, with the characteristic "Samoyed smile" created by the upturned corners of its mouth.

Gentle and playful, the Samoyed makes a good companion for a child or person of any age. It is a closely bonded family dog. It is amiable with strangers, other pets and usually, other dogs. It is calm indoors, but this clever, sometimes mischievous breed needs daily physical and mental exercise. If allowed to become bored, it will dig and bark. It is independent and often stubborn, but it is willing to please and is responsive to its owner's wishes. It may tend to herd children.

What to do if you lose your Samoyed

If your Samoyed Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Phone the nearby vet clinics to see if anyone has handed in your lost pet.

4. Telephone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost Samoyed

If you find a Samoyed Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Call the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the animal to the local Animal Shelter assigned to your area.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet who usually scan the animal’s microchip and phone the registered pet owner.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must call your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.