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samoyed
📅 Updated:2019-03-07
🕒 Created:2019-03-07
🆔 ID:24178
Description
The Samoyed Dog is a large, white-furred breed of dog in the spitz group, originating from Northwest Russia and Western Siberia. This breed takes its name from the Samoyedic peoples of Siberia.
Samoyeds have a dense, double layer coat. The topcoat contains long, coarse, and straight guard hairs, which keep the undercoat relatively clean and free of debris. The under layer, or undercoat, consists of dense, soft, and short fur that keeps the dog warm.
Their tendency to bark makes them diligent watch dogs, though they are too friendly to be useful guard dogs. They were bred to pull sleds and herd reindeer.
Samoyeds are friendly and remain playful even as they age. They have no problem pulling their owners when leashed, and, due to their instincts, often try to herd children when playing with them.
