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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 biscuit-colored, 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).

"Samoyed," Microsoft(R) Encarta(R) 97 Encyclopedia. (c) 1993-1996 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Freaky Dog Fact #5:
One-third of pet-owning United States homes have dogs, but fish still outnumber dogs 17 to 1. (From a survey for the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association that was in Dog Fancy Sept 97)

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This is my 3rd dog Foofy.
I know what your thinking, weird name, right? Well I was not the original owner of her. She is almost 4 yrs old and is also the mother of Skipper. She looks much bigger than she is as she is in a miniature chair meant for young children.

Our not so New now Puppy, Ladybug...
We have a new Yorkshire Terrier. It is actually my mother's dog because I left with Lucky and Skipper to go college and our third dog Foofy, needs a playmate. She is 1 year old and weighs about 4.5 lbs.

Foofy and Skipper <-- during Halloween and Skipper --> in his coat.

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Dogs roll over on there back, not just for love and affection, but also as a sign of submission.

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Dogs, even if they are on the softest down pillow, will circle around before they lie down.

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