While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Sammypoos are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Afollie is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Playful
Stubborn
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Lively
Sociable
Trainable
Faithful
Instinctual

Aloof
Dignified
Independent
Clownish
Happy
Protective
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Loyal
Gentle
Social

Sammypoos are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Afollies are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

United States

Asia

Samoyed and Poodle

Afghan Hound, Collie

2000s

Unknown

Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Gray
Brown
Red
Cream
Fawn
Blue
Silver
White
Pied
Sable

Black
Blue
Sable
Red
Fawn

Sammypoos have medium-length coats.

Afollies have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Curly

Straight

A Sammypoo can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An Afollie can have a litter of 4-8 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Mitral Valve Disease
Sebaceous Adentitis

Deafness
Hip Dysplasia
Nasal Solar Dermatitis
Collie Eye Anomaly
Ulcerative Dermatosis

Entropion
Allergies
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Bloat
Cerebellar Abiotrophy

Skin Evaluation
Eye examination
Blood And Urine Analysis
Diagnostic Imaging
Electrocardiograph (ECG - measures rate and rhythm)

X-Rays
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
CT or MRI scan
Blood Analysis
Hearing and Ear Tests

Sammypoo has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Afollie has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Sammypoos are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Afollies are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Sammypoo, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Afollie, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Sammypoos usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Afollies usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Ideally, Sammypoo should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Afollie should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Clipper
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 55-65 pound (25 - 29 kg) Sammypoo feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 50-65 pound (23 - 29 kg) Afollie feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Sammypoo is somewhere $2.20 - $3.40 per day.

The average cost of an Afollie is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Sammypoo is between $67 - $101. This makes an average of $804 - $1212 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Afollie is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Sammypoos have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Sammypoos are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Afollies are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.