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The Samoyed dog breed is also commonly known as Bjelkier. It can also be called the Nenetskaya Laika or the Sammy for short. The Samoyed started its career as an all-purpose dog breed for nomadic tribes living in and around Siberia. The dogs would be used for pulling sleds, herding reindeer and other livestock, and protecting the clan from wolves and polar bears.
The coat of the Samoyed makes it well-suited for cold climates. They have a double coat that keeps out moisture and colder temperatures. The outer coat is long and coarse, while the undercoat is soft and water resistant. The undercoat is shed a few times each year. Samoyeds have a white coat colour and it is rare for them to have any other colouring. Their eyes range in colour from black to brown. Although Samoyed dogs can have light coloured eyes like blue and green, this is considered a fault in the show rings of kennel clubs. Samoyed dogs weigh, on average, between 17 and 33 kilograms and grow to a height of between 53 and 57 centimetres. While this is the average, they have been known to grow quite a bit larger.
Samoyeds make good watch dogs because they bark whenever someone comes near their home. Since they are so friendly, they don’t make good guard dogs, though. Once the stranger comes close, the Samoyed will likely stop barking and start trying to befriend the new person. Samoyeds are working dogs, so they need a lot of daily exercise in order to stay healthy and happy.
