Samoyed.
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Samoyed. Samoyed, breed of working dog with an ancient origin in western Siberia. The name is taken from the Samoyeds, inhabitants of Siberia, with whom the dog has always been closely associated. It has long been used by them for pulling sledges and herding reindeer and as a watchdog. It was used in the 19th and 20th centuries by European and American explorers of the Arctic and Antarctic for pulling supply sledges. In recent times the Samoyed, one of the handsomest breeds, has become popular as a show dog in England and the U.S. It has a powerful, wedge-shaped head with dark, alert, intelligent eyes set wide apart. The body is of medium length, with a broad and muscular back, straight legs, and a long tail. The dog has a thick, soft undercoat and an outer coat of long stiff hair; it is pure white, white and biscuitcolored, or cream. The male measures from 51 to 58 cm (20 to 23 in) high at the shoulder, and the female 46 to 53 cm (18 to 21 in). The male weighs from 20 to 25 kg (45 to 55 lb), and the female 16 to 20 kg (36 to 45 lb). Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.