Longer coat forms a ruff around the neck and shoulders, framing the head. A long droopy coat is undesirable. Coat color is white with silver tips. Markings may include cream and biscuit. Average height is between nineteen and twenty three and one-half inches.
Average weight is between forty and sixty pounds.
The happy breed. Samoyeds are known as the dogs that carry the Spirit of Christmas in their hearts the whole year through. This describes them exactly. I've loved and owned Sams for over 30 years and they never fail to make me laugh. It is impossible to be sad with a Sam around.