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Samoyed, circa 1915. The progenitor of the Samoyeds was the Nenets Herding Laika, a reindeer herding spitz commonly used throughout northern Siberia, especially the Nenets people who were pejoratively referred to as Samoyeds at that time.
Geographical distribution of Samoyedic-speaking peoples in the 17th (hatched area) and 20th (solid color) centuries. The Samoyedic peoples (sometimes Samodeic peoples) [a] are a group of closely related peoples who speak Samoyedic languages, which are part of the Uralic family.
Using reindeer as a draft animal throughout the year enables them to cover great distances. Large-scale reindeer herding emerged in the 18th century. They bred the Samoyed dog to help herd their reindeer and pull their sleds, and European explorers later used these dogs for polar expeditions, because they were well adapted to the arctic conditions.
The title of "Best in Show" is given to the dog chosen as the winner of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show according to conformation show rules. It has its origins in the variety classes for champions that were introduced in 1905 which included prizes for best champion dog and best champion bitch.
The post Samoyed Puppies: Cute Pictures and Facts appeared first on DogTime. Originating from Siberia, these puppies are bred from a lineage of hardworking sled dogs, known for their strength and ...
The Nenets Herding Laika [a] is an aboriginal spitz landrace of dog originating from the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, in Russia.Unlike other laikas, Nenets Herding Laika are less commonly used for hunting.
Samoyed may refer to: A member of the Samoyedic peoples , indigenous peoples of Siberia who speak the Samoyedic languages (such as the Enets, the Nenets, the Nganasans, and the Selkups) The Samoyedic languages they speak, part of the Uralic family
The Kamasins (Russian: камасинцы, romanized: kamasintsy; Kamassian: Kaŋmažə) [1] are a collection of tribes of Samoyedic peoples in the Sayan Mountains who lived along the Kan River and Mana River in the 17th century in the southern part of today's Krasnoyarsk Krai.