For details please refer to the AKC
Breed Standard, as composed, adopted, approved and protected
by members of the Samoyed Club of America, Inc. and adopted by
the American Kennel Club.
The correct pronunciation of the breed's name is SAM-A-YED, with
the accent on the last syllable. The Samoyede peoples of Northern
Siberia's name was pronounced Sama-yedya. The English, and then
the Americans dropped the last "e" from Samoyede, hoping
to simplify the name, but ignoring the predispositions toward
dipthongs. The dogs are also affectionately known as Sammies.
The recommended size for a male Samoyed is 21" to 23-1/2"
at the tip of the shoulder blade (withers), and for a female 19"
to 21". A male in this height range weighs from 45 to 65
pounds and a female from 35 to 50 pounds.
His magnificent white, cream, or biscuit coat has two layers-
a dense, wooly undercoat which is typically shed out once a year
and a silver-tipped harsh outercoat of long, straight guard hairs.
Grooming this lovely coat can be a pleasure or a chore for both
dog and human.
There are two disqualifications: Any color other than white, cream,
biscuit or combination thereof; Blue Eyes.