The Samoyed appears as a medium-sized, elegant white Arctic silky-coated dog. Its moderate size is very appealing and gives a sense of strength. The pure white coat is one of the reasons many people favor it. The distinctive “Samoyed smile” is a combination formed by the eye contours and posture, slightly curved upward at the corners of the mouth. Its hunting ability is weak, it is brave but not aggressive, and generally prefers living in groups.

        1. Body proportion: Body length is about 5% longer than the shoulder height. The body depth is slightly less than half the shoulder height, and the muzzle is about the same length as the skull.

        2. Head: Wedge-shaped

        3. Eyes: Set far apart, almond-shaped, dark brown in color. The eye rims are black, but some Samoyeds have no black on the eye rims.

        4. Nose: Black is preferable, but pigment can fade during certain times of the year.

        5. Ears: Erect (may be floppy during puppyhood but gradually stand up as they grow), small, thick, triangular, placed high.

        6. Hindquarters: Full, strong, muscular

        7. Waist: Short, strong, with a clear outline

        8. Chest: Broad and deep, almost reaching the elbows

        9. Back: Medium length, muscular and straight; the back of females is slightly longer than males'

      10. Tail: Set high; when alert or moving, the tail curves forward from the base over the back or ribs, but when resting, the tail hangs down, extending to the hind legs.

        The Samoyed's coat is extremely abundant and resilient. It consists of two layers, an undercoat and an outer layer. The tail should be covered with rich fur. The texture of the coat of females is generally shorter but softer than that of males.