Samoyed

The Samoyed’s fluffy white coat kept it warm as it herded reindeer in Siberia. It looks like a spitz and has a long, fluffy tail that is curled over its back and to one side. The rest of the dog is broad and muscular, and the face has a somewhat foxy look with large, dark brown eyes and thick, small, erect ears. It has strong legs, a wide chest, and even fur on its feet to provide comfort. Captain Robert Scott and Roald Amundsen utilized this dog, which was bred to withstand extreme conditions, to explore the South Pole. The Samoyed is between 50 and 65 pounds in weight and stands between 18 and 22 inches tall at the shoulder.

A 33,000-year-old fossil link between the Samoyed breed and the prehistoric wolf was discovered. These canines were initially used for hunting by the Siberian Samoyede tribe before they were trained to herd reindeer. The Samoyed's thick, long fur was actually used to manufacture clothing, and the dogs would spend the night with the tribe's young members to keep them warm.