#campfirecanines

[the-thistle-missile]

(this is campfirecanines) did I ever ask/learn where your tailed baby is from???

Thank you for the ask! It’s the first one I’ve gotten on this blog ☺️

She’s from a breeder in Oregon who decided to keep tails from this litter! Only two of the 9 were born with full tails though - I was lucky enough to get a tailed baby!

I was actually really interested in one of the black tri boys, but I was more interested in her having a tail, since I’m planning to do sports with her!

[lloonlloon]

@campfirecanines when you said Bram has a Secret White Spot on her head it reminding me of how big Essie’s spot was as a puppy and now it’s totally different

[wyrddogs]

For @campfirecanines / @wynesthesia-- the samoyed! I’m so sorry this took so long!

“Since ancient times there has lived in Siberia a population of hunters and fishermen known as Samoyeds. For centuries, they have used a beautiful, robust white dog to pull their sleds. This dog has become known by their name.

[...] Classic sled dog, able to pull heavy loads long distances. It has also been used successfully in hunting walruses, guarding herds, and as a bodyguard. It has proved itself and excellent companion and watchdog. Its beauty and gentleness continue to win it friends throughout the world.”

- Simon & Schuster’s Guide to Dogs, 1980

“Enjoys people. Smiles and chortles its way through life. Gentle, not aggressive, but a good watchdog. Lovely personality matches splendid appearance. Has style and a pronounced sense of humor. Good with children.

[...] Little of 5 to 9 puppies that look like little white teddy bears. They show their heritage early and are sturdy, adaptable, gentle, and kindly. Like all puppies, they should become accustomed to people at an early age.”

- Harper’s Illustrated Handbook of Dogs, 1980

“Dog of the ages, with a history and tradition as fascinating as the breed itself! [...] Of all the modern breeds, the Samoyed is most nearly akin to the primitive dog-- no admixture of wolf or fox runs in the Samoyed strain. The Arctic suns and snows have bleached the harsh stand-off coat and tipped the hairs with an icy sheen. The constant companionship with man through the years has given an almost uncanny ‘human’ understanding, while generations of guarding reindeer, requiring always a protector, never a killer, has developed through the ages in a breed a disposition unique in the canine world.

[...] Excitingly eye-arresting, the big white dog with the ‘smiling face’ and dark, intelligent eyes, with a strong, sturdy, muscular body on legs built for speed-- the Samoyed is for many the most beautiful breed in existence. An excellent watchdog, yet gentle and companionable. Never a troublemaker, yet able to hold his own when forced into a fight. With an independence born of unusual intelligence, yet marked with a loyalty to a loved owner that wins hearts.”

-- AKC: The Complete Dog Book, 1985