DONNEREIGN SAMOYEDS
John Donner Samoyeds
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOHN DONNER SR.
MARCH 19, 1940 - JUNE 24, 2006
Donnereign Samoyeds
There will not be anymore puppies available.
About Samoyeds
Much has been written about the origins of our wonderful breed. Suffice it to say he originally came from northern Siberia in the late 19th century. The Samoyed peoples' dog was of great interest and speculation to the breeds enthusiasts. He is an all round dog, capable of doing many types of work. Be it pulling a sled, hauling a load, herding and loving people as well.
Being a medium sized dog, today males generally weigh between 50 and 65 pounds. Of course, there are always some that could be smaller or larger. What attracts people most at first glance is his beautiful coat. It is double meaning that he carries a thick undercoat much like wool and through it grows the stiffer stand-off outer coat. Though people think of him as white he can acually be various shades of white, biscuit and various shades of cream. His eyes should be brown although blue will occassionally be found. It is a disqualification and these dogs probably will not be used in breeding programs designed to improve the breed. There is also a very occassional albino Samoyed. When small the eyes are quite red, turning to a strange blue in adulthood. It is often perceived that these dogs are quite grossly unhealthy. This is not generally true. The eyes of a Sammy puppy can also be split half-and-half brown and blue. Again, these puppies are extremely rare occurrances and that does not necessarily reflect negatively on the parents or the litter mates. These characteristics are in our gene pool, they will be seen from time to time. And again these dogs are generally not used for breeding.
As a family dog he is an excellent choice. They love children and adults as well and will generally respond to multiple people in a family. In other words, he is not a one man dog. This can be an advantage or a hardship depending upon the consistancy of training. They are extremely quick to learn and professional training assistance is generally advised. If you have never obedience trained a dog it is a good idea to enlist in some help. Training schools are generally found in most localities and often times all breed kennel clubs will sponsor classes as well.
Grooming the Samoyed is important and you can learn many grooming tips from grooming books but your best resource is where you bought your puppy. Professional groomers may or may not enjoy doing Samoyeds. It would be a good idea to meet with your prospective groomer ahead of time before booking an appointment. Better still, learn to groom your own dog. The opportunity for bonding is beneficial as it is a special time for both of you. I (John Donner Sr.) groom to releive stress both for the dog and myself at times as well. More on grooming as we progress with this website.
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