TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Glossary of Dog Terms 3
- Chapter One: Understanding Samoyeds 2
- Facts About Samoyed Dogs 3
- Summary Samoyed Facts 6
- Samoyed Breed History 7
- Chapter Two: Things to Know Before Getting a Samoyed 10
- Do You Need a License? 11
- Do Samoyeds Get Along with Other Pets? 12
- How Many Samoyeds Should You Keep? 13
- How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Samoyed? 14
- Initial Costs 15
- Monthly Costs 19
- What are the Pros and Cons of Samoyeds? 21
- Chapter Three: Purchasing Samoyed Dogs 24
- Where Can You Buy Samoyed Puppies? 25
- How to Choose a Reputable Samoyed Breeder 28
- Tips for Selecting a Healthy Samoyed Puppy 31
- Puppy-Proofing Your Home 34
- Chapter Four: Caring for Samoyed Dogs 38
- Habitat and Exercise Requirements for Samoyeds 39
- Setting Up Your Puppy’s Area 41
- Chapter Five: Meeting Your Samoyed’s Nutritional Needs 44
- The Nutritional Needs of Dogs 45
- How to Select a High-Quality Dog Food Brand 46
- Tips for Feeding Your Samoyed 49
- Dangerous Foods to Avoid 50
- Chapter Six: Training Your Samoyed 52
- Socializing Your New Samoyed Puppy 53
- Positive Reinforcement for Obedience Training 55
- Crate Training – Housebreaking Your Puppy 56
- Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Samoyed 58
- Recommended Tools to Have on Hand 59
- Tips for Bathing and Grooming Samoyeds 60
- Other Grooming Tasks 62
- Chapter Eight: Breeding Samoyeds 66
- Basic Dog Breeding Information 67
- Breeding Tips and Raising Puppies 70
- Chapter Nine: Showing Your Samoyed 74
- Samoyed Breed Standards 75
- a) AKC Samoyed Breed Standard 75
- b) The Kennel Club Samoyed Breed Standard 78
- Preparing Your Samoyed for Show 81
- Chapter Ten: Keeping Your Samoyed Dog Healthy 84
- Common Health Problems Affecting Samoyeds 85
- a) Cataracts 86
- b) Diabetes Mellitus 86
- c) Gastric Dilation Volvulus 87
- d) Glaucoma 88
- e) Hereditary Glomerulopathy 90
- f) Hip Dysplasia 91
- g) Hypothyroidism 92
- h) Progressive Retinal Atrophy 93
- i) Pulmonary Stenosis 94
- j) Sebaceous Adenitis 95
- Preventing Illness with Vaccinations 96
- Samoyed Care Sheet 100
- 1) Basic Samoyed Information 101
- 2) Habitat Requirements 102
- 3) Nutritional Needs 103
- 4) Breeding Information 104
- Index 106
- References 116
