Puffy, fluffy, snow-white cloud-dogs, Samoyeds are a great breed for a family dog! With an alert, playful temperament, they rarely become aggressive and are so friendly that they have earned the nickname of 'smiley dog.'
Their dense, double layered coat takes frequent grooming and is there to protect the Samoyed from the bitter cold of Siberia, where they originated from. They were first used as reindeer herders for the nomadic Samoyedic peoples, as well as working as sled dogs when on the move. You can still see this instinct in the pups today, they have evolved alongside humans and they love to pull their masters along for a walk!
These active, intelligent dogs are a joy to be around, but they need a responsible and dedicated owner. They require plenty of exercise, especially in their natural environment of cold, harsh winter, and may become destructive if you don't fancy heading out into the snow with them. But their fun-loving, good-natured companionship is well worth the extra effort, and they will keep your family fit and active too.
We here at Bored Panda have put together a list of Samoyeds doing what they do best, being bright, energetic and goofy. Scroll down to check them out for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments. Do you have a Samoyed? Would you consider getting one? Join the discussion!
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At The Time Of Washing He Looks Like A Polar Bear
I know that look - "yeah, when you're finished with sending photos to your friends, how about getting me outa here?"
Partners In Crime
"When the folks go to sleep tonight, we'll lock them in their room and eat all the icecream!"
I Couldn't Believe What I Was Seeing When I Pulled Up Next To These Three Amidst A Snowstorm
One Is Not Like The Others
Zelda Got Scared On The Drive Home
Our Samoyed Post Colour Run
"Gather Around Kids, I Have A Story"
My Samoyed In Her Natural Habitat
Twilight Twinkle
Yoli Had An Unfortunate Meeting With A Porcupine. The Porcupine Won. He Doesn't Care How He Looks (He's Very Happy To Have The Quills Out) So There's No Issues With His Dignity But We've Gotten Tired Of Answering Questions
My Samoyed Looks More Like Polar Bear Than Yours
Smol Cloud Does An Awoo
How To Get Your Dog To Eat Veggies
How We Lay
I'm A Tax-Paying Citizen Taking Public Transport Now
Bambi The Samoyed Waves Hi, Hello
When You Realize Your Dog Is Just As Much Of A Goof As You
Buddy, it's not a dog! It's a goddamn polar bear, who managed to trick you into believing it is a dog :D
Majestic Cloud
When Snoots Collide
Dog Wriggled In Chalk And Became The Art
My Samoyed Likes To Prop His Head Up Like A Human
My Dog Ran Away And Wandered Into The Local Home Depot. This Is What I Arrived To When I Picked Her Up
They manage that store the way my mom manages her house: if you show up, you're going to *work.*
Dog Heaven. Samoyed Overload
The Quickest Way To Get Your Hoomans Attention
Do You Think I Can Return The Pup I Brought Home Last Friday? I Think It's Broken
When You Try To Copy A Makeup Tutorial On Youtube
I Dare You To Try Sleep Drinking. They're Thinking Of Making It An Extreme Sport
Gazing Out The Window Together. Kobe Has His Arm Around His Little Sister
*whispering* and then, when the hoomans fall asleep, we will strike.
Baby Samoyeds Look Like Little Polar Bears
Flora, My Samoyed, Is A Therapy Dog In Training
Aww, she's unbelievably adorable! Good luck to her with her future job!
A Picture My Mom Took Of Our Samoyed. His Name Is Bear And He's Just A Gentle Giant
Samoyed In A Blizzard
Selfie Goals
Papa Dog Meets His Puppies For The First Time
Little Kitten Playing With His Samoyed
Get In, Girl
The Aftermath Of Wet Weather Meeting A Samoyed Puppy Digging A Hole
Floof Has Been Reborn
Today We Brought Our Second Samoyed Home. So Far, So Good
Samoyed Puppy With His New Socks
Dun Toucha The Paw
"Only Pack Essentials"
Sometimes Mum Has To Carry Me Across The Road Because I Get Too Distracted
I’ll Be Here All Day, Ladies
You Know Sharing Is Caring, Right?
The Leash Disappears Into Fluff
I found a samoyed when I was out walking my dog one day. It took me forever to find his tag in the fluff, then try to see to dial the number on it, while holding on to my dog too. In the end it was a waste of time as they'd changed their number.
Derpy Squishy Face Is My Favourite Face
Sasha Plowing Through 50 Mph Headwinds
Fluffy White Diva
Enzo Was A Panda For Halloween
Have Some Decency
Cherries On Top Of The Pie
My Pot Of Gold
My Samoyed Thinks If She's Not Facing Me When I'm Eating, She's Not Being Rude (She Knows Begging Isn't Allowed). This Is Her Compromise
The Most Beautiful Bride
Our Pup Is Obsessed With The Bowl. He Stands In It, Pulls The Water Out, Yanks The Towel From Underneath It Out, Sleeps With A Limb In It, Head On It. I'm So Glad I Was Able To Capture The Moment
The Other Side Of The Fence
Not Sure Why You've Locked The Door
Wot? This Is My Comfy Position
He Definitely Made A Mistake
Sleepy Samoyed Puppy
Polar Bear Rug
Two Soft Clouds Become One
When Samoyeds Stand On Their Hind Legs They Basically Turn Into Friendly Yetis
Best Picture I've Ever Taken Of My Dogs
Head Stuck. Please Send Help!
Came Home To My Samoyed Puppy Kairo Looking Extremely Proud Of What He’d Done. The Toilet Paper Hanging From His Mouth Was The Giveaway!
I Love This Little Guy So Much Already! Meet Nimbus, My 10-Week-Old Samoyed Pup
This Is Biff And He Likes To Eat Tape
Gets Into Trouble, Acts Dead
Samoyed Or Polar Bear
Imagine Getting Up On Christmas Morning And These 3 Guys Are Waiting For You Under Your Christmas Tree
Tricks For Treats
We Want Our Breakfast Now!
Where Are Those Snowballs You Threw?
Go Big Or Go Home
Throwback To When I Used To Fit In Momma’s Lap And Took A Nap While Tanning My Pinky Tummy
Just Two Happy Samoyeds Being Absolutely Adorable
The one with his little paws up in the air though!!!! UGH! SO DARN CUTE!
Hiya
Crazy Licks
the others mlem, then there's the two patient puppers with no mlems
Roar
Dinner By Christmas Light
Just Washed My Dog, I Think Its Safe To Say The Games Are Over
Sooo, This Just Happened. Turned My Back, And Heard The Skittering Of Claws On Granite. As It Turns Out, Nowhere Is Safe From My Samoyed Who Thinks She's A Mountain Goat
Are they related to Chows? My Chow could jump like a cat. Her mother (real mother, not "human mother") could jump a chainlink fence like it was nothing.
Ball Of Fluff
If It Fits I Sits. My Sister Took Our Samoyed On A Shopping Trip Today
When You’re Just Trying To Take A Nice Family Picture
I Love Sleeping
What Are You Looking At?
Finnegan Has Become One With The Snow
One Of The Things You Need To Know Before Having A Samoyed
Mama Told Me That Southern Ladies Cross Their Knees. Well, I Ain't No Lady
Broom Broom, Come On In
Skookum Sees What You’re Up To And Is Very Disappointed
These Two Are Talking In The Same Language
It's Not Always Cotton Wool N' Sunshine
Happy Tongues Out Day
Yuuki
Close Up Samoyed Blop
Hey Y’all It’s Friday
Fresh From The Playground
Note To Self: Do Not Leave Your Samoyed Outside For Ten Minutes By Himself On A Rainy Day
See The Rainbow - Taste The Rainbow
They Called Her A Samoyed, But I Really Think I Brought Home A Polar Bear. Meet Lola
I Always Sleep On My Back Or Side With My Mouth Open With My Tongue Hanging Out. Letting Saliva Drip Freely
How I Spent The Summer In One Photo
Don’t Tell Anyone I Was On The Bed. Let’s Keep This Between You And Me
My Samoyed Meeting My Scottish Fold X Kitten For The First Time
My Daughter's Spectacularly, Stunning Samoyed
Pure Joy
My Heads Grown A Little More In Size... But I Still Loveee Shoulder Snuggles
Big White Fluff Meets Bigger White Fluff
Draw Me Like One Of Your French Girls
Living The Nanny Dog Life
Mom Is Getting Three More Baby Chicks. She’s Excited, But I Know That I’m Just Going To Be Their Nest For A While
Fabulous
Good Morning Everybody!
Angel On Earth
Can You See The Puppies?
Celebrity?
Why Can't I Gobble Up All The Water?
Farming
Neighbors Are Okay
Samoyed After Bath
Mumma Says We Aren’t Little Puppers Anymore
If Anything, I'm Not Familiar With This White Substance
It's Ariel the Samoyed! You know that dramatic hair flip. That's whats going on here.