The Samoyed Today - Tapa dura

Zakinthos My Dream Girl Del Corno Bianco: An agility competitor based in Italy. A Howell Dog Book of Distinction.

The 'smiling Samoyed' has a deserved reputation as a fun-loving, affectionate family companion, and this, allied to its striking good looks, makes it increasingly popular as a pet, and as a show dog. Originally bred as a sledding dog, the breed was used by the nomadic Samoyed tribe of north-central Siberia, and thus it got its name. Both black and white Samoyeds were used in the first polar expeditions, but now the instantly recognisable Samoyed is bred exclusively as a white dog. In this highly comprehensive book of the breed, the author traces the origins of the Samoyed from sled dog to glamorous show dog and loyal companion. Advice is given on choosing a puppy, puppy care, and looking after the adult dog. There is an analysis of the Breed Standard, with advice on showing your Samoyed, as well as a fascinating section on the working sled dog. Breeding a litter and health care are covered in detail, and there is a special guide to the top dogs in the breed. Illustrated with over 100 colour and black-and-white photographs, this is the book the Samoyed fraternity has been waiting for.