Samoyed: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Sammy

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A Samoyed dog with thick, fluffy white fur stands alert in a snowy landscape.

Close-up of a Samoyed dog with a thick, fluffy white coat and dark eyes, standing outdoors with greenery in the background.

A Samoyed mother dog stands on grass with her four fluffy white puppies, with green trees and mountains in the background.

Three white Samoyed dogs sit side by side on a grassy hill with trees in the background.

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