Puffy, fluffy, snow-white cloud-dogs, Samoyeds are a great breed for a family dog! With an alert, playful temperament, they rarely become aggressive and are so friendly that they have earned the nickname of 'smiley dog.'
Their dense, double layered coat takes frequent grooming and is there to protect the Samoyed from the bitter cold of Siberia, where they originated from. They were first used as reindeer herders for the nomadic Samoyedic peoples, as well as working as sled dogs when on the move. You can still see this instinct in the pups today, they have evolved alongside humans and they love to pull their masters along for a walk!
These active, intelligent dogs are a joy to be around, but they need a responsible and dedicated owner. They require plenty of exercise, especially in their natural environment of cold, harsh winter, and may become destructive if you don't fancy heading out into the snow with them. But their fun-loving, good-natured companionship is well worth the extra effort, and they will keep your family fit and active too.
We here at Bored Panda have put together a list of Samoyeds doing what they do best, being bright, energetic and goofy. Scroll down to check them out for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments. Do you have a Samoyed? Would you consider getting one? Join the discussion!
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At The Time Of Washing He Looks Like A Polar Bear
I know that look - "yeah, when you're finished with sending photos to your friends, how about getting me outa here?"
Partners In Crime
"When the folks go to sleep tonight, we'll lock them in their room and eat all the icecream!"
I Couldn't Believe What I Was Seeing When I Pulled Up Next To These Three Amidst A Snowstorm
Zelda Got Scared On The Drive Home
Our Samoyed Post Colour Run
My Samoyed In Her Natural Habitat
Yoli Had An Unfortunate Meeting With A Porcupine. The Porcupine Won. He Doesn't Care How He Looks (He's Very Happy To Have The Quills Out) So There's No Issues With His Dignity But We've Gotten Tired Of Answering Questions
Smol Cloud Does An Awoo
How We Lay
Bambi The Samoyed Waves Hi, Hello
When You Realize Your Dog Is Just As Much Of A Goof As You
Buddy, it's not a dog! It's a goddamn polar bear, who managed to trick you into believing it is a dog :D
Majestic Cloud
Dog Wriggled In Chalk And Became The Art
My Dog Ran Away And Wandered Into The Local Home Depot. This Is What I Arrived To When I Picked Her Up
They manage that store the way my mom manages her house: if you show up, you're going to *work.*
Dog Heaven. Samoyed Overload
Do You Think I Can Return The Pup I Brought Home Last Friday? I Think It's Broken
When You Try To Copy A Makeup Tutorial On Youtube
I Dare You To Try Sleep Drinking. They're Thinking Of Making It An Extreme Sport
Gazing Out The Window Together. Kobe Has His Arm Around His Little Sister
*whispering* and then, when the hoomans fall asleep, we will strike.
Baby Samoyeds Look Like Little Polar Bears
Flora, My Samoyed, Is A Therapy Dog In Training
Aww, she's unbelievably adorable! Good luck to her with her future job!
A Picture My Mom Took Of Our Samoyed. His Name Is Bear And He's Just A Gentle Giant
Get In, Girl
The Aftermath Of Wet Weather Meeting A Samoyed Puppy Digging A Hole
Floof Has Been Reborn
Today We Brought Our Second Samoyed Home. So Far, So Good
"Only Pack Essentials"
I’ll Be Here All Day, Ladies
You Know Sharing Is Caring, Right?
The Leash Disappears Into Fluff
I found a samoyed when I was out walking my dog one day. It took me forever to find his tag in the fluff, then try to see to dial the number on it, while holding on to my dog too. In the end it was a waste of time as they'd changed their number.
Enzo Was A Panda For Halloween
My Pot Of Gold
My Samoyed Thinks If She's Not Facing Me When I'm Eating, She's Not Being Rude (She Knows Begging Isn't Allowed). This Is Her Compromise
Our Pup Is Obsessed With The Bowl. He Stands In It, Pulls The Water Out, Yanks The Towel From Underneath It Out, Sleeps With A Limb In It, Head On It. I'm So Glad I Was Able To Capture The Moment
