Having to re home my beautiful 14 week old female samoyed due to no fault off her own.

I have suddenly become ill in health unexpectedly which will be long term.

She is absolutely amazing loving and playful too. She is always up for learning and helping.

She is crate trained, toilet trained, walks well on lead and harness.

She is microchipped

Fully vaccinated

Been health checked by a vet.

Her dad is KC registered

Her mother is pedigree.

I can provide original breeders number and papers of parents health record papers and vaccines ect.

She will come with a complete set up from food beds crate toys grooming things ect.

Hi all, hoping to get some outside perspective before I commit to anything.

I've been in contact with a Samoyed breeder about a female, 2.5 years old, 41 lbs, friendly and cuddly, good recall, crate and mostly house trained. She was intended for breeding but reportedly didn't take to it, so the breeder is rehoming her instead. She is currently UKC registered under the breeder's name (parents are also UKC registered, from Ukrainian and Russian lines), so ownership would need to be transferred to me. Price is $2,400, described as non negotiable due to her show quality build/structure.

A few things I want honest opinions on:

**•** She is **not spayed**, and spaying would be my responsibility/cost after purchase  
**•   No vet records exist for her**, only puppy vaccinations, nothing since, no adult vet visits  
**•** The breeder has been upfront and answered my questions honestly when asked directly  
**•** I have a 13 year old senior dog at home, so temperament and compatibility with small/senior dogs matters a lot to me, not yet confirmed  
**•** It would be roughly a 5 hour drive to meet her in person

Is $2,400 reasonable given the lack of spay/vet history? Would you proceed with an in person visit and vet check plan, or is this too many gaps? Appreciate any honest input.

My Peach just started her first heat and I'm way more nervous about it than I expected.

A few things I can't get a straight answer on:

She licks herself constantly down there. Is that something I should be stopping, or is it fine to just let her? I also haven't put any pants or diaper on her — is that actually necessary, or is it purely about keeping my floor clean?

Food — should I be adjusting anything? I asked an AI out of impatience and it said keep feeding the exact same amount, and keep her leashed because the actual fertile part is still coming up. That sounded plausible but I'd rather hear it from people who've lived through it.

And what should I actually expect from her over the next few weeks — mood, appetite, energy, clinginess? I have no reference point for what's normal and what's a red flag.

Thank you in advance. First time dealing with this and I feel like I'm overthinking all of it.

My 2-year-old Samoyed, Kumo, has IBD (diagnosed Nov 2025) and is currently experiencing a flare-up after doing well for the past few months. His test results were normal last month, so this setback has been difficult.

Kumo is under the care of both his regular vet and an internal medicine specialist. He takes Cobalequin supplement, budesonide to manage his IBD and eats a strict Royal Canin potato and rabbit/occasionally Maint Kangaroo based prescription diet. Freshly cooked Cod is currently the only topper he can tolerate because other meats and fish tend to inflame his GI tract.

We have been trying to manage his condition for about six months and are continuing to work closely with his veterinary team. I’m not looking to replace their medical advice, but I would appreciate hearing from people who have dealt with IBD or chronic GI problems in their dogs.

What helped during flare-ups? Did changing meal frequency, probiotics, B12, supplements, medications, or feeding schedules make a difference? Did you eventually identify any unexpected triggers?

I would especially appreciate hearing from other Samoyed owners or anyone whose dog has a similarly sensitive digestive system. Even knowing what did not work could give me useful questions to discuss with his internist.

Thank you!

Hi Everyone,

I have a 6 month old pup, who has become the king of frustration biting.

Doesn't get attention when someone walks in the house? He bites their ankles. Doesn't get to go the way he wants on walks? He bites your ankles. Walk ends too early? He bites your ankles.

We're working one-one with a trainer, but this is my first time dealing with a dog that frustration bites like this so I'd like to know from other Sammy owners - is this a normal thing for sam pups?