| Samoyeds were traditionally used to herd reindeer and guard against wolves and bears. |
| Some breeds of dogs such as poodles, pugs, dachshunds, beagles, Samoyeds and some terrier breeds seem to be at a higher risk of developing diabetes. |
| Thousands of years ago the ancestors of both the present Finno-Ugrians and the Samoyeds lived together in their Uralic homeland. |
| Dolichocephalic, or more narrow-headed, breeds consisted of Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes. |
| When temperatures are low, dogs such as huskies, Alaskan malamutes and samoyeds, can safely race and pull sleds, or rigs. |
| The Samoyed is Spitz-type which takes its name from the Siberian tribe of the Samoyeds. |
