There are certain differences in appearance between Silver Fox and Samoyed. Many friends will mistake silver foxes for Samoyeds, but in fact, silver foxes and Samoyeds are different in appearance. For example, eyes, Samoyed’s eyes are almond-shaped, and Silver Fox’s eyes are bright and round. Another example is ears. Samoyed's ears are relatively thicker, while Silver Fox's are thinner. If you look closely, there are actually many differences.

Silver Fox Dog

1. How to distinguish between Silver Fox Dog and Satsuma

1. Mouth: The biggest difference between Samoyed and Silver Fox is the mouth. The Samoyed's mouth is wider and shorter than that of the Silver Fox, and the meat on both sides of the mouth is thicker than that of the Silver Fox.

2. Eyes: Samoyeds have typical almond eyes, while Silver Fox eyes are relatively smaller and rounder.

3. Face: The face shape of Samoyed is also different from that of Silver Fox. The Samoyed's forehead is more profound and obvious, like a Luohan fish (brain gate). To put it simply, the angle between the face and the bridge of the nose is relatively large. Relatively speaking, the silver fox's forehead is not obvious, that is, the angle is much smaller.

4. Cheeks: The cheek hairs on both sides of the Samoyed are much plumper than those of the Silver Fox.

5. Ears: The ears of Samoyeds and Silver Foxes are also different. Sammo's ears are relatively thicker, while Silver Fox's ears are thin

6. Hair quality: The hair quality of Samoyed and Silver Fox is very different. The coat of the Samo is softer than that of the Silver Fox, and the coat is much fuller. The hair of silver fox is relatively more like the impure Pomeranian on the market. It feels harder and has a wisp-like texture. It doesn't feel as soft and smooth as Satsuma.

7. Coat color: Relatively speaking, the coat color of the silver fox tends to be whiter, as if it has been bleached and dyed, and the brightness of the reflective light is also greater than that of the Samo. The coat color of Samoyed is relatively milky white, like cotton, and its reflective brightness is not that high. The overall feeling is fluffy.

8. Claws: The shape of Samoyed’s claws is similar to that of Husky, while the shape of Silver Fox’s claws is similar to that of Pomeranian.

9. Expression: Silver Fox’s expression has no characteristics. The sweeter the Samoyed's expression and face, the better.

10. Personality: Silver foxes are timid by nature, love to bark, and lose their temper more easily than most. Samoyeds, on the other hand, are willing to play with others, are smarter, more active, but also very naughty.

Samoyed

2. The size and characteristics of the Silver Fox Dog

1. Body length is moderate

The head size of the Japanese Silver Fox is in harmony with the length of the body, being moderately wide and round. The forehead of the skull is moderately developed, and the back of the skull is the widest. The toes are obvious. The nose is small, round, and black. The muzzle is pointed, slightly rounded at the tip, and very well-proportioned. Lips are tight and preferably black.

2. Teeth are white and strong

The teeth are white and strong, with a scissors bite. The eyes are medium in size, almond-shaped, slightly slanted in position, dark in color, and black in color. The ears are set high, small, triangular, erect, forward, and not very far apart.

3. The shoulder position is higher

The neck is of moderate length and well muscled. Shoulders set high. Back straight and short. Waist wide. Chest broad and deep, ribs well sprung. The abdomen naturally folds upward.

4. The hind limbs are well muscled

The shoulders are naturally tilted, the forearms are straight, and the elbows are tight. Hind limbs are well muscled, with well-curved joints and hocks. The feet are cat-shaped. The pads are thick and preferably black along with the toenails. The tail is set high, of adequate length, carried over the back, and moves briskly and energetically.

3. Summary

It can be said that the Samoyed and the Silver Fox are two breeds with completely different personalities. The Silver Fox is a relatively new breed, stable, smart, and more alert to the surrounding environment; the Samoyed is lively and active, and is very enthusiastic towards others. It doesn’t matter if we can’t tell the difference between these two types of dogs when we usually see them, but owners must understand their breed characteristics clearly. After all, the difference in food intake between the two breeds is still very big. Don’t overfeed or overfeed because of the wrong breed. not enough.