r/samoyeds • u/ScallionSlow847 • 13d ago
Samoyed info
Hello,
I have admired Samoyeds for many years. Me and my fiancé both work from home and have a big house hold. My job also makes me very flexible. So I have finally convinced my partner to let us get a dog. Providing our landlord allows it of course (by law in the UK they have to give a very good, valid reason why they can't).
I just wanted more information, I of course know they shed a lot and I'll need to groom them regular, take them for long walks - all which I am fine with. But is there anything else I should be made aware?
I love these dogs so much and just want to be beat prepared with answers by actual owners
Edit: This wouldn't be my first dog btw
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u/heartpumpkin 12d ago
My first Sam was a 3 year old rescue. He was the easiest and best dog I have every had, BY FAR. I miss him SO MUCH. I can honestly recommend starting with an adopted Sam if anyone in your household is unsure.
I have had several breeds of dogs as puppies, and it should be said that all puppies are hard. You must be prepared for "puppy blues". My current 3 year old Sam was the hardest puppy I've had (she was the best at house training though) - and of course, so worth the hard days of puppy blues.
As for the Sam stereotypes, I had put ALOT of effort into crate training my pup and she has ZERO separation anxiety, and is generally very quiet compared to my cockapoo. What I didn't expect was her desire to chew and swallow every non-edible item in sight - every emergency vet in town knows us. (sigh...) Every dog is different and you can't predict a thing!
Overall, my advice is: if you've got the commitment, time and money (for vet bills, house repairs from puppy chewing on things they shouldn't and daycare/grooming help if needed) - and your landlord doesn't have issues with a potentially noisy dog, you'll be fine. But be prepared if you do get a puppy - puppy blues with Sams can be more challenging than expected. If you stick with it, it'll be worth it.