Thinking of a Samoyed for apartment living? Pros and cons to know.

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Is a Samoyed unspayed female dog a good choice for apartment living ? Please tell me the negatives and positives about it

Julie Settlage, DVM, DACVS-LA, CVA · Accepted Answer

The samoyed is an active large breed dog but they are also usually great with people and other dogs. The pros and cons I will give you are generally for the breed itself, individual dogs can have different temperaments. The pros for apartment living: friendly towards strangers and other dogs, they love kids, and are very loyal to their families. The cons for apartments - these dogs were made to WORK. If you do not exercise the dog vigorously on a daily basis (running is a favorite activity) the dog will get bored and likely destructive in the apartment. They have a moderate tendency to bark or howl which may not endear you to your neighbors. They also shed A TON - and this will be much more noticeable in a small space. In addition, a female dog in heat may attract the attention of male dogs that are not confined - the presence of strange male dogs around an apartment complex may also be unwelcome! Good luck in your dog search. Thank you for using pet coach.

Thinking of a Samoyed for apartment living? Pros and cons to know.

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