Samoyed (dog)

Samoyed

Other names	Bjelkier, Samoiedskaya Sobaka, Nenetskaya Laika
Common nicknames	Smiley Sammy
Origin	Northwest Russia and Western Siberia
Patronage	Nordic Kennel Union
Traits Height Male 51–56 cm (20–22 in) Female 46–51 cm (18–20 in)
Classification / standards FCI Group 5, Section 1 Nordic Sledge Dogs #212 standard AKC Working standard ANKC Group 6 (Utility) standard CKC Group 3 - Working Dogs standard KC (UK) Pastoral standard NZKC Utility standard UKC Northern Breed standard
Domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris)

Traits
Height	Male	51–56 cm (20–22 in)
	Female	46–51 cm (18–20 in)

Classification / standards
FCI	Group 5, Section 1 Nordic Sledge Dogs #212	standard
AKC	Working	standard
ANKC	Group 6 (Utility)	standard
CKC	Group 3 - Working Dogs	standard
KC (UK)	Pastoral	standard
NZKC	Utility	standard
UKC	Northern Breed	standard

The Samoyed (/ˈsæməjɛd/ SAM-ə-yed or /səˈmɔɪ.ɛd/ sə-MOY-ed;Russian: Самоедская собака or Самоед) is a large breed of herding dog, from the spitz group, with a thick, white, double-layer coat. It takes its name from the Samoyedic peoples of Siberia. These nomadic reindeer herders bred the fluffy white dogs to help with the herding, and to pull sleds when they moved. An alternate name for the breed, especially in Europe, is Bjelkier.

The AKC Standard requires 21–23.5 inches (53–60 cm) at the shoulder for males, and 19–21 inches (48–53 cm) for females. The UK Kennel Club Standard requires 51–56 centimetres (20–22 in) for males, and 46–51 centimetres (18–20 in) for females.

...
Wikipedia