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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Terri & Rachel Sigulinsky of Snowbright Samoyeds
Terri Sigulinsky and her daughter, Rachel Sigulinsky, owners of Snowbright Samoyeds, are second and third generation Samoyed breeders located in Ohio and Michigan. Terri has been showing dogs for more than 40 years and breeding for 35 years. Rachel showed her first Samoyed at 7 years old and whelped her first litter at age 12. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-terri-rachel-sigulinsky-snowbright-samoyeds/
| October 17, 2023
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Samoyed History: Arctic Working Sled Dogs
January 1952: The luxury passenger train City of San Francisco labored through deep snows and the winds of a fierce blizzard in the Sierra Mountains. With a final clatter, the train ground to a halt, snowbound with 226 passengers onboard—trapped in the infamous Donner Pass. Desperate to clear the tracks, Southern Pacific tried everything— and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/samoyed-history-arctic-working-sled-dogs/
| March 7, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dog Athlete of the Month: Hex the Samoyed
When most people first see Hex, a 7-year-old Samoyed, they might think she's just really good at winking. In reality, she's just good at seeing out of one eye, having the other removed in 2018 due to glaucoma. Despite the odds, she and owner Mary Drexler still compete in AKC Rally, Obedience, and Agility, placing […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/dog-athlete-of-the-month-hex-the-samoyed/
| January 13, 2022
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Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
How One Senior Samoyed Filled His Bucket List
What's that? A few white hairs in your dog's muzzle? Come to think of it, your BCF (Best Canine Friend) catches more zzz's than usual, and unlike the puppy years, doesn't fly into a frenzy every time the doorbell rings. Your senior dog is slowing down. Now might be a good time to make a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fill-a-bucket-list-for-your-senior-dog/
| June 21, 2021
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Meet Two Similar Yet Different Breeds: American Eskimo Dog and Samoyed
Both known for their beauty, alertness, and popular white coats, American Eskimo Dogs (Eskies) and Samoyeds (Sammies) can appear similar to the untrained eye. Though the two breeds look alike to some, there are key characteristics that set them apart. Both breeds come with a different history, functionality, and physical appearance. Making History Around the World The American […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/tell-difference-samoyed-vs-american-eskimo-dog/
| June 10, 2019
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Dog Breeds
Samoyed
The Samoyed is a substantial but graceful dog standing anywhere from 19 to a bit over 23 inches at the shoulder. Powerful, tireless, with a thick all-white coat impervious to cold—Sammies are perfectly beautiful but highly functional. Even their most delightful feature, a perpetual smile, has a practical function: The upturned corners of the mouth […]
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/samoyed/
| November 6, 2017
Expert Advice: Feature
Show Dog Spotlight: Floppybear the Samoyed
“Love me, because I’m beautiful,” Floppybear seems to be telling breed judge Judy Daniel at the 2015 Conejo Kennel Club Dog Show in City of Industry, Calif. He’s a show dog—and he knows it! When Floppybear struts his stuff with swagger and verve—the wow factor kicks in! At last month’s Kennel Club of Beverly Hills […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/samoyed-show-dog-spotlight/
| April 11, 2017
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Smiling Samoyed
Samoyeds are among the world’s most ancient dog breeds, with a history stretching back more than 5,000 years. Here are 10 Samoyed fun facts that you probably didn't know. 1. The Samoyed Has a Long History As the last Ice Age disappeared, wild reindeer became the key source of food for people living across northern […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-the-smiling-samoyed/
| October 26, 2016
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
How the Samoyed’s Coat Helps Them Handle Heat and Cold
How many times have we heard comments during the heat of summer such as “Boy, your dog must really get hot”? Fortunately, Samoyeds, and Arctic breeds in general, have a number of ways of adapting to variations in temperature. The nature of a Samoyed coat (which is a double coat) makes for a very efficient […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/samoyed-coat-temperature/
| April 25, 2016
Sports & Events
Judges’ Study Guides
AKC Group Standards Download AKC approved breed standards by complete group for use on any portable electronic device. Sporting Hound Working Terrier Toy Non-Sporting Herding Misc. Judges Study Guide No single written guide is ever comprehensive enough to be the only learning tool utilized in preparation for judging a new breed. We urge you to […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/judging-information/judges-study-guides/
| August 12, 2024