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Samoyed

Samoyeds are descended from the Nenets herding laika, a spitz-type dog from Siberia with a thick, white, double-layer coat used for sledding, herding, guarding, and keeping their owners warm.

It takes its name from the Samoyedic peoples of Siberia. These nomadic reindeer herders bred the fluffy white dogs to help with the herding.

Its expression is animated, with the characteristic "Samoyed smile" created by the upturned corners of its mouth.

Not many of the races, Samoyeds may not be as fast as the other Nordic sled dog teams but they can be competitive and so pretty!

 

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Uploaded on February 25, 2022
Taken on March 19, 2016