Working Dog Group - Samoyed

The Samoyed, or Smiling Sammy, takes its name from the Siberian tribe of Samoyedes.This beautiful and devoted spitz variety has great powers of endurance and was one of the breeds used on expeditions to the North Pole. It has also been used as a guard and to hunt reindeer.

Coat: Harsh, but not wiry, and straight, with thick, soft, short undercoat.

Color: Pure white, white and biscuit, cream; outer coat silver-tipped.

Features: Broad head; dark, almond-shape eyes; thick cars, slightly rounded at the tips; medium length back; long, profusely coated tail that is carried curled over the back.

Size: Height at withers: dogs 21-23½ in, bitches 19-21 in. Weight: S0-6S lb.

Care: Loves exercise; thick, water-resistant coat needs regular brushing and combing.

Character: Living in the homes of its owners in its native land, the Sammy is a devoted dog, good with children, and obedient, if slightly independent.