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Q: what is a labrador/samoyed mix dog like? I have a 3-month-old lab/samoyed mix. I think he's more lab than samoyed. he has the long tell the golden look on his back and ears like a yellow lab. He likes to play and is very smart. just curious if anybody else has had a dog of the same mix and what was his behavior like. Was he good with kids, good for hunting, is he going to be a good guard dog for when I'm away? Photo Credit: polkadotted1/Flickr CC Answers and Views: Answer by Jhonson No good guard dog. It would be a lovable pet though. Answer by PeggyB1946 You should not expect your Samoyed-Labrador mix to be a good guard dog, however, your dog will bark to let you know someone is there. The police officers that I used to work with thought having a dog that barked was one of the best crime deterrents. I count on it. I have a young dog who appears to be part Samoyed, part black lab, and part border collie. I see all three traits in her. She wants to chase rabbits and squirrels–what dog doesn't?–loves children, barks to warn me that someone is visiting, and is very very smart. She "herds" my husband, who does not move fast enough to suit her. She has stubbornness, but it's combined with a desire to please, so she does what I want, but manages to get her way anyway. She is protective and, as has been mentioned, is a lovely companion. She needs lots of exercise and if I don't provide it, she'll invent ways to get it. At the moment, we are playing "fetch," in the house, 24-7. Enjoy your puppy!! Answer by Kev I grew up with a Samoyed-Labrador cross. His name was Sammy-boy of course. I got him as a birthday present when I was 10yo and he lived until I was 25. This breed likes a lot of activity and is very playful, even as he got older. He thrived in our family of 5 kids. Not sure how he would have gone without kids around? Super intelligent. Seemed to have incredibly high empathy and awareness. For example, he would wait until everyone was clear before shaking himself dry after a bath and he would be very careful if my youngest sister was holding his leash during walks - periodically checking over his shoulder to make sure she was ok. For older kids and adults, however, the husky-like pulling instinct was so strong I lost count of how many dog leashes he broke. Great fun for being pulled along on our go-carts and bicycles though. Pros: Very affectionate, very intelligent, very loyal, very playful, obedient, easy to train, beautiful dog, amazing coat. Cons: molts continuously so white hair everywhere, can be over-protective (unfortunately would occasionally snap at visitor kids he didn't like), hated cats and birds with a passion. Answer by Shelly Well, a Labradors temperament is as much a hallmark of the breed as the "otter" tail. The ideal disposition is one of a kindly, outgoing, tractable nature; eager to please and non-aggressive towards man or animal. The Labrador has much that appeals to people; his gentle ways, intelligence, and adaptability make him an ideal dog. What is the Nature of a Husky Samoyed Mix? Can my chihuahua get pregnant by a labrador? Is Samoyed a good apartment dog to be left home alone? The Samoyeds' friendly disposition makes them poor guard dogs, but excellent companions, especially for small children or even other dogs, and they remain playful into old age. Samoyeds are also known to be stubborn at times and difficult to train, due to unwillingness rather than lack of intelligence; they must be persuaded to obey commands. In effect, I expect your dog will be an excellent companion dog who will be willing to play at all times and especially fond of children. Not only will your dog be extra-friendly, I suppose he may be just as good a hunting dog as he ever was but I don't really think it's a good idea to expect him to be a guard dog. Sorry! Answer by TRISH I have a Samoyed Labrador mix (cross) and she is a beautiful dog. Very affectionate and very intelligent. And beautiful in appearance too. She loves going for walks but thinks she has a sled to pull! When she was about 6 months old we got another dog and she toilet trained it! She's beautiful. Know better? Give your own answer to this question!