Bjelkier

I like weird names too I've got these on my possible next puppy name list: Regal,Royal, Chivalry, Verity, Valiant,Civil, Celerity, Polaris, North, Viking, Swift, Nimble, Chimera, Cult, Sabbath, Pagan, Musique, Taika. At the moment I have a Dante (the most normal name), Alchemy, Beowulf, Daenerys, Ahti and Seti

:laugh: Same thing happened to a friend of mine while she was here. We have a lot of foxes in our area so we're use to it but she was outside, in the dark, alone and it scared the hell out of her. They really can sound like screaming women :laugh:

You know it almost sounds like a koalas mating call. Wasn't near an open window was it? My second guess would be one of the dogs making a strange sound

Huh, my dogs didn't react at all :laugh: Have no idea what it could be

The colour is called Fox Red Fox Red Labs Lab Coat Colours "Yellow Labradors can range is shade from a very light cream all the way to a rich dark red color known as "fox red" with various darker shading along the ears, top line, tail and hocks"

I've been using it for years for when the dogs get KC. Works like a charm. Also very helpful when I had a terrible sore throat earlier this year.

It's also a great day out with friends who share your passion for dogs. It simply comes down to who you choose to associate with There are toxic types whenever there is competition. Whether you decide to let them colour your experience of the show ring is up to you. All I can say is don't knock it till you've tried it. I wasn't meaning to "knock it". Of course it can be a great day out. Just saying that it doesn't interest me due to some of the things I've heard from people who are involved. Pity you hadn't heard more positive things then. I've made some fabulous friends and learned a he'll of a lot about dogs from my involvement. I hate to hear of people turned off by those who paint it so blackly when frankly it's sometimes how those people choose to approach showing that colours their view. So have I. Last weekend I had a fantastic time catching up with friends from Melbourne and Sydney who I never get to see. My show 'family' are a fantastic, supportive group of people.

Every individual dog in a breed is different. The first one is somehow always extra special and will remain that way, but each one brings something new and you love them all as individuals. The other layer is breed traits. While personalities vary there can be a common thread of the traits ghat you liked to live with. This is one reason people stick to one breed - because those traits 'fit' them. It will be up to you to decide if you like that fit with the Amstaff or want to try something different. Well said. I was just saying to Mr Bjelkier the other day that each of our Samoyeds has had a very different personality. Sure they all look very similar, white and fluffy and the basic breed traits are there but they couldn't have been more different. Misty was our clown, Alchemy is the fun police, Dante is Prince Charming, Daenerys is the wild child and Beowulf is the regal king :laugh: If the Amstaff is the breed for you stick with it.

Peanut butter works great. We use it on the Samoyeds too. Friend of mine told me about it. Very helpful when I have a heap of pine trees at my place.

Biscuit can be a hard one to predict (as often it comes in as the dog ages) although you know you have a better chance with some lines then others. For example Dante is from a mix of older Australian/Finnish/French lines. His litter of 6 boys were a bit of an oddity in that they were born with biscuit markings but we knew we'd have a good shot at colour with his litter, his father Pan is from a line of bright biscuit ears (Anaky kennel) and his mother Matilda is cream and white herself and her father is a biscuit and white dog (his grandfather Anatina Voyage Voyage is quite darkly marked as well). In a whole litter of biscuit and white and cream and biscuit dogs Dante is almost pure white with only the tiniest little bit of cream behind his ears. (L - R Jack, Freddy & Dante) I don't know how well it will show up but can you see how much more white Dante is then the others? They were all bathed and squeaky clean so it's not dirt you're seeing) Where as my latest litter I used Matilda again and Manny who is white but I got a very dark litter again. My boy Beowulf is very heavily marked biscuit and white as are Lexie and Stoli, his sister Daenerys is cream and white and Skeeter is pure white. :laugh: So as you can see it can be a bit of a mixed bag. Best bet is to have a look at the dogs behind the one your getting and speak to the breeder. Some lines are more prone to colour though, if you went with Kalaska, Lunasea, Apolar or Anaky you'd get a good shot at biscuit. And maybe Aldonza but Snopaws would have to confirm that one. As for Samoyeds coming in black there was one well known dog in history that was black but this is going way back to the beginning of the breed in England. I have seen one black and white dog overseas so it can happen but it's very very rare. Most Samoyeds do have the odd black hair though. From what I have read the Kiilburn Scotts (who brought the breed to England) choose the lighter coloured dogs as the black and white would sometimes throw mongrel traits and it was suggested they might not be as pure.

They shouldn't matt that easily from a swim. The coat will only matt if the dogs not well groomed in the first place and when they get wet it will make a mat worse and harder to remove. If you thoroughly groom the dog with a wide tooth comb every couple of days you wont have a problem. Mine go swimming all the time and we've never had a mat or a tangle

Be aware that not all adult dogs like cuddling, or like playing - they aren't puppies. Of course, some do but don't go in expecting them to act like puppies. They might not even look sideways at you! Seeing as the OP is looking for a Samoyed I would be worried if the adult acted like it wanted nothing to do with them. They should be willing to at least greet the OP. I've had plenty of puppy people come and meet the dogs. It wasn't formal, they just met the dogs, played with them and chatted to me about the breed. Keep it informal and ask all the questions you want. A good breeder will be more then happy to answer your questions.

What kind of sun protection does the dog need? I know the coat offers good protection, but what about around the face and paws where the coat is thinner? Should I be applying dog sunscreen to these areas during the summer? I don't use any sun protection on my dogs but they have access to shade or are inside. There is a coat sunscreen you can get from Plush Puppy that some people use but I don't really think it's required provided the dog has enough shade. Is a cooling coat a stupid idea? Would it just make the dog feel hotter since the coat has its own way of repelling sunlight? It's not something I'd use on my dogs. You'd be better off getting a cool matt for the dog to sleep on, a fan on the floor and a clam shell pool so they can have a dip if they'd like. Do they enjoy swimming, or do their heavy coats make them feel vulnerable to sinking in water? I'd love to teach my puppy to swim over the summer as I enjoy it and I thought the water would help to keep the pup cool, but I'd want to make sure it would be a fun experience. My dogs enjoy the water but I think it would depend on the lines and the dog itself as to whether it would like to swim or not. My two older dogs (Cousins) enjoy a splash in the paddling pool but neither enjoyed actually swimming. The youngest three (all have the same mother and not related to the eldest two)are impossible to keep out of the water, they love it. Is it worth investing in one of those cool-air dryers that the groomers use, or would I be better to take the dog to a groomer to help when they shed the woolly undercoat? If taking the dog to the groomer, what should I do to ensure the dog won't be terrified of the dryer? Can I use a no-heat hairdryer to get the puppy used to the sound and sensation? I recommend all my puppy buyers to get a good dryer. It will save you money in the long run and you will use it every time you bath the dog. Towels just don't cut it when it comes to drying the coat and you can't leave them damp. I use mine a lot on wet days t make sure the dogs don't get hot spots. The breeder should be starting to get the puppy use to the dryer before it leaves and it's then up to you to continue using it to get puppy use to the feel and sound. My dog will be indoors when I'm gone, but is likely to never be alone more than 2-4 hours of any day, as even when I'm gone, others are home. We have a large, fenced in backyard, but I don't want to leave the dog alone there because I know they are clever and intelligent, and since there's a lot of interesting wildlife around, would probably get into mischief. If the dog is alone in the house, it has my room where its belongings and crate will be, with water and airconditioning. Is this an appropriate set up? It could work provided you train the dog to be happy with that kind of set up. Mine are all locked in runs when I go out but I have stock fencing and I wouldn't trust them to not get out but a number of my puppy people have good fencing and their dogs stay out in the yard all day. All puppies get up to mischief and I've accepted that at least one of my belongings will be sacrificed in the name of teething. What kind of things can I give my pup to distract them and satiate their desire for chewing? I have kongs, chewey bones, soft toys, tug ropes and I give them big marrow bones as well. They also love plastic bottles and cardboard to rip up. But be very careful with things they could swallow. Samoyeds are well known for eating things they shouldn't and getting blockages. I lost my eldest boy to a blockage at the beginning of the year so be very careful. The breeder I'm speaking with has not mentioned anything about the dogs being desexed before they leave (of course, it will be on the limited register, vaccinated, wormed and all those good things) but I have made it very clear in our correspondence that I am going to desex the dog so he may not have felt the need to clarify his terms. What is the general consensus of desexing at a young age (under 6 months) among samoyed breeders? I know that some breeds can grow up abnormally when this operation is conducted too young. And if it is bad for the dog, at what age do I need to get it done? I cannot handle a litter, and I do not want to put a dog at risk by letting it either run after females or be approached by males. Not on. Desexing a Samoyed that young is not something I would be comfortable doing and I can't say I know anyone personally who does it either however I can't say if it's the wrong or right way to go. Every breeder is different. I recommend that my puppy people get their dogs done at 6 months at the earliest. What about the diet? I've heard they don't eat much for their size, but I've heard they can be finicky. How do you offer your dog variety whilst maintaining a balanced diet? Dante my eldest boy, gets 2.5 cups of dry a day and he's almost 2. But when he was growing he was eating close to 4 cups a day. My eldest bitch get 1.5 cups of dry a day and she's 4. They will eat a decent amount more while they grow. I'm leaning more towards a male at this point, admittedly, as I'm used to male dogs. But the breeder will be the better judge of which pup has the best temperament for my needs, that I know. So what are the pros and cons of male and female samoyeds? I like males more myself but I've always had boys. Males Samoyeds tend to be bigger,stronger, heavier, sookier and all my boys have been major cuddle monsters. Girls are a little more independent and smaller. Their coats don't generally need as much work either. Otherwise both sexes are pretty similar. Which tests should have been carried out on the pups or their parents by the breeder? I believe they're hip and elbow scored? Does anything else need to be done? Hips, elbows and eyes are the most common tests done now. Right, I think I got them all :laugh:

WINNER!

No but you're in the right country

We have a winner! too easy perhaps :D Got it wrong last time I guessed the breed. :laugh: Ok new dog

Thai Ridgeback

Well done!

No Think Eastern Europe

No

Here you go

Blue Lacy?

Thai Ridgeback?

You're a winner! I had a feeling it would be a Spitz person :laugh: Your turn

No but you're getting closer Here's a better pic of the same breed