I'm Erica F., the breeder behind Ej Samoyeds located in Spring Grove, IL. Ej Samoyeds has been a cornerstone of the Samoyed breed for 25 years. Winners don't just happen. It takes a well-bred, healthy Samoyed to rise to the challenge in competition or in the home. That's where we come in. Our Samoyeds excel in conformation, obedience, sledding, agility, and as wonderful family pets.
Q. & A. with Erica
Why did you start breeding?
25 years ago, our love for Samoyeds inspired us to start breeding so that other homes would have the loving, exciting experience that we do. Our breeding program focuses on maintaining the unique characteristics specific to Samoyeds while striving to produce puppies of superior structure, athleticism, and ability.
What makes your program special?
Since the beginning, our dogs have excelled in obedience, sledding, agility, and as wonderful family pets. Our dogs are raised in our home and are a huge part of our family. We take great pride in the Samoyed heritage and history! We raise our puppies using the Puppy Culture program. We believe that gives them a solid foundation for their owners to build and train on.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Erica
Erica has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $1,000 refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The puppy price includes appropriate puppy vaccinations, microchip, white pine collar and lead, a wellness checkup from our vet before going home, a bag with a toy that has momma’s scent, and a dog food bag. We also have a deposit, just to make sure that you are fully interested in getting a puppy. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Erica may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Erica offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Erica directly.
Ej Samoyeds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
All breeds
Samoyed
Unknown
Banner, dad
Samoyed
About Banner
Banner is a male Samoyed about 11 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Erica decided to make him part of their program. Erica has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Rumor, mom
Unknown
About Rumor
Rumor is a female Unknown. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Erica decided to make her part of their program. Erica has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Dez, mom
Samoyed
About Dez
Dez is a female Samoyed. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Erica decided to make her part of their program. Erica has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Lexi, mom
Unknown
About Lexi
Lexi is a female Unknown. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Erica decided to make her part of their program. Erica has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Ej Samoyeds reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Samoyeds.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).