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Explore original articles, reports and research relevant to Samoyed health. Browse by category below; PDF documents open in a new tab.
Archived and undated clinical articles are reference material, not current veterinary recommendations. For advice about your own dog, consult your veterinary surgeon.
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Health Conditions & Care
Juvenile Canine Renal Dysplasia
A magazine feature on kidney development, the signs and investigation of juvenile canine renal dysplasia, prognosis and management. The original scanned article is preserved in full.
Diabetes and Samoyeds
An owner-focused question-and-answer guide covering recognition and diagnosis, glucose monitoring, insulin, feeding and day-to-day care for a diabetic Samoyed.
Sebaceous Adenitis Factsheet (2022)
Melanie Matfin’s 2022 factsheet on sebaceous adenitis, its signs, diagnosis and care. Historical reference; consult your veterinary surgeon for current advice.
Sebaceous Adenitis Treatment Regime (2022)
An owner’s coat and skin-care routine supplied by Melanie Matfin. Historical reference only—not current veterinary guidance. Do not use this regime to treat a dog without advice from your veterinary surgeon.
Bloat Factsheet
An undated factsheet discussing bloat (GDV), signs and veterinary treatment. Retained as historical reference. If bloat is suspected, seek urgent veterinary care.
Bloat Chart
A historical quick-reference chart for bloat (GDV), retained for archival reference only—not current veterinary guidance. Do not rely on its phases or treatment instructions; seek urgent veterinary care if bloat is suspected.
Health Testing & Responsible Breeding
Neutering – Make Sure It Is at an Appropriate Age
A literature review discussing neutering age, skeletal maturity, potential health and behavioural effects, and non-surgical alternatives. This general canine article is not a Samoyed-specific testing protocol.
Hip Scoring Cheat Sheet (2021)
A March 2021 explanation of hip dysplasia, hip scoring and interpreting results. Historical reference; testing schemes and breeding recommendations may have changed.
Eye Testing / Health Eyes (2021)
A March 2021 explanation of eye examinations and gonioscopy. Historical reference, not a statement of current Royal Kennel Club testing requirements.
Breed Health Surveys & Reports
Samoyed Health Report (2014)
Historical Samoyed health report from 2014, preserved in its original Word format.
Analysis of Cause of Death and Notification of Illness Forms (2020–April 2026)
An analysis of submitted Cause of Death and Notification of Illness forms. This historical report describes the submissions received, not disease prevalence across the whole breed.
BVA/RKC/ISDS Glaucoma Survey (April 2026)
Original BVA/RKC/ISDS glaucoma survey findings from April 2026. A historical survey snapshot across multiple breeds, not veterinary guidance for an individual dog.
Research & Genetic Diversity
Samoyed Population Analysis
A breed population report covering pedigree data, imports, breeding patterns, inbreeding and genetic diversity. Most birth-year analyses cover 1990–2021, using data extracted in August 2022.