Samoyeds

Samoyeds — page 1
The Dog Family Today’s dogs come in many shapes and sizes In fact there are more than 400 breeds worldwide But they are all members of the Canidae family Coyotes foxes and wolves also belong to this family Scientists believe that dogs descended from wolves Studies show that the Samoyed is more closely related to wolves than most other breeds This is why it is one of 14 breeds considered ancient Dogs and humans have worked together for thousands of years The first domesticated dogs helped humans hunt They also fought off predators and kept humans warm In return humans gave them food and shelter The Samoyed greatly resembles these early dogs But it is friendlier than its ancestors The Samoyed is an affectionate family dog with a rich history 4