Some friends want to buy a purebred Samoyed puppy, but they have seen online that many Samoyeds are mixed breeds, crossed with Silver Fox or Great White Bear, and want to ask how to select and identify whether a Samoyed puppy is purebred. Simply put, a good purebred Samoyed puppy has a large bone structure and abundant fur.

Below is a detailed introduction to the methods and tips for selecting and identifying a purebred Samoyed puppy.

Samoyed Dog (Detailed Introduction)

1. Characteristics of a Purebred Samoyed Puppy The characteristics of a purebred Samoyed puppy are as follows:

Fur Amount: To judge whether a Samoyed puppy is purebred, fur amount is very important. The heavier and thicker the fur, the better the Samoyed puppy.

At the same time, fur quality is even more important than fur amount. The best effect is that when you grab a handful and let go, the fur immediately disperses outward and recovers its shape (indicating excellent fiber quality).

Fur Color: The color of a purebred Samoyed puppy’s coat should be pure white or white with light yellow, cream, or pale yellow. Other colors are less desirable.

Bone Structure: A very important factor in selecting a purebred Samoyed is the bone structure.

The dog’s bone structure must be large for it to grow tall and beautiful. So when selecting a Samoyed puppy, great attention must be paid to the dog’s skeleton. If it’s not visible to the naked eye, you can feel it by touch.

Another point is to look at the puppy’s paws. The larger the paws, the taller the dog will grow. Naturally, such Samoyed puppies are better.

Head: The mouth length of a purebred Samoyed accounts for 40% of the head. The eye shape is almond-shaped with a relatively dark color. The eyes are slightly wide apart, and the outer corners of the eyes point toward the ear base. At the same time, the tips of purebred Samoyed ears are thin and rounded, and the ears are thick. One more important point:

Smile. The smile is a hallmark of a purebred Samoyed. That is, the corners of the Samoyed’s mouth turn upward, making it look like it is always smiling.

Posture: A good purebred Samoyed puppy has a very graceful physique. So when we choose, we can observe the dog’s walking and trotting gait. A good Samoyed puppy should have a firm and solid gait.

The dog runs effortlessly and gracefully, full of a lively feeling. Also, the limbs of the puppy should be relatively long, with well-developed hind legs, which is another feature of Samoyeds.

Temperament: Testing the temperament of a purebred Samoyed puppy is also important. There are some simple ways to test the puppy’s future socialization and aggressiveness, but generally speaking, temperament is determined by genetics. Of course, it can be trained later, but it is more difficult. Simply put, a more lively and people-friendly Samoyed puppy tends to be better.

2. Do Not Buy Samoyed Puppies Under Three Months Do not select Samoyed puppies under three months old (this is not just for Samoyeds, but for basically all dog breeds, it’s best to select after three months).

Because when puppies are very young, the differences are small, and some mixed-breed Samoyeds can even look more beautiful than purebreds. Also, puppies under three months are generally more delicate (and purebred Samoyed puppies have a higher mortality rate), and vaccination is usually incomplete. So for safety, it is recommended to buy Samoyed puppies after three months old.

The above are the specific criteria for judging authentic purebred Samoyeds, and how to select and buy purebred Samoyeds. Aside from the above, one more point dog owners should note is to look at the parents of the Samoyed puppies if possible. The dog’s "bloodline" is very important. If the parents are purebred Samoyeds, generally, the puppy’s genes will also be very good.