Samoyed Books

If you are thinking about getting a Samoyed either to show, work or just as a pet
please, please read at least one good book on the breed first, to make sure that they really are the right breed for you
and that you are the right owner for them!

There is far more to a Samoyed than just being an eye catching dog.

These are some of the books that I am personally glad to have purchased and am happy to recommend.

All About The Samoyed 
U.K Based Authors: Beryl & Geoff Grounds
UK Price Approx: 20.00
ISBN: 185279085-7
Hardback 192 Pages.

Lots of colour photos with some historic black and white photos. 12 Chapters and
2 Appendices covering topics such as: Looking Back, A Survey of Breed Standards, Choosing a Puppy (includes a really good breed profile to check against your circumstances and personality), Getting it Right from the Start, Training, Grooming, Health Matters, Breeding, Rearing and Selling Puppies, The Show Scene, From the Centre of the Ring, Becoming a Judge, Code of Ethics & a Whelping Chart. Written by very experienced UK breed specialists.

 
The Samoyed Today 

U.K Based Author: Pam Taylor
UK Price Approx: 20.00
ISBN: 076456112X
Hardback 176 Pages.

Lots of colour photos. The very latest book on the Breed, published in the Millenium Year. 15 Chapters cover topics such as: Living with Samoyeds, Breed Origins, Puppies, Adults, Breed Versatility, Breed Standards, Showing, Record Breakers, Expert's Choice, Health, Breeding, Rearing, Samoyed in Britain, Samoyed in North America, Samoyed Worldwide. Written by a very experienced UK breed specialist.

 
The Samoyed 
U.K Based Authors: The Samoyed Association
UK Price Approx: 20.00
ISBN: 0 9501914 1 8
Hardback 416 Pages.

Available directly from the Samoyed Association, contact Mr Brasier email: lcbrasier@hotmail.com

Lots of colour and black and white photos. 54 Chapters covering topics such as: Puppies, Lifelong Care Of Your Samoyed, Pedigrees, The Breed As Seen By Outsiders, Grooming, Showing, Breed Standard, Judging, Conformation & Movement, Junior Handling, Working in Harness, Agility, Genetics, Treatments and Therapies, Diabetes, Breed History & The Breed Abroad. Written by very experienced UK breed specialists.

 
The Samoyed 

U.S Based Author: Anna Katherine Nicholas
I understand this book is now out of print but can be found on the second hand market.
UK Price Approx: 11.00
ISBN: 0-86622-934-5
Hardback 320 Pages.

This is an American book, so if you live in the UK you may be much better placed to buy the books above instead, unless you are like me and like to read about breeds from other countries points of view also.
Lots of colour and black and white photos. 18 Chapters covering topics such as: Origin of the Samoyed, The Samoyed in Great Britain, Samoyeds in the United States, The Samoyed in Canada, The Samoyed Down Under, Samoyeds in South Africa and Zimbabwe, Samoyeds in Other Areas, The Breed Standard, Judging the Samoyed, The Samoyed as a Family Dog, The Purchase of Your Samoyed, The Care of Your Samoyed Puppy, The Making of a Show Dog, Grooming Your Samoyed, On Spinning Samoyed Hair, The Samoyed in Obedience, Sledding with Samoyeds & Breeding the Samoyed.

 
 

NZ Based Authors: Pearl M.Baille and Valerie E.P.Auckram
An old book that can be found on the second hand market.
UK Price Approx: ?
ISBN: -
Hardback 237 Pages.

This is a rather old (1961) book from New Zealand, so really only for you, if you are like me and a real Samoyed fan who likes to research your breed's worldwide history.
Lots of black and white photos. 47 Chapters covering all the usual topics.

 
 

US Based Authors: Robert H. and Dolly Ward
Another old book that can be found on the second hand market.
UK Price Approx: ?
ISBN: -
Hardback 303 Pages.

This is again, a rather old (1977) book from America, so really only for you, if you are a real Samoyed fan who likes to research your breed's worldwide history.
Quite a few black and white photos. 24 Chapters covering all the usual topics.

 
 

US Based Authors: Robert H. and Dolly Ward
Another old book that can be found on the second hand market. An update to the book above.
UK Price Approx: ?
ISBN: -
Hardback 318 Pages.

This is again, a rather old (1985) book from America, so really only for you, if you are a real Samoyed fan who likes to research your breed's worldwide history.
Quite a few black and white photos. 20 Chapters covering all the usual topics. An update to the book above.