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The loyal friend and helper of the Eskimo for generations, the Samoyede is used for haulage and transport is well as for hunting and is a splendid guard who will die rather than eld. Like the Chow Chow (see No. 9 of this series), the Chinaman's friend, the Samoyede also provides the Eskimo with flesh for food and fur for clothing. It has a wonderful coat and when in good condition and full coat looks magnificent. Although only of medium height, possesses very powerful shoulders and its strength and endurance are amazing.
1936 DOGS - First SERIES OF 48 No 33 ISSUED BY GALLAHER
The Samoyed (pronounced Sam-O-yad) is closely associated with dwellers in North-East Russia and Western Siberia, where he is employed as a guard, also for herding reindeer and for hunting. He is one of the oldest breeds in existence, and is most useful as well as being beautiful and interesting. Resembling an Esquimaux in build, he has become quite popular in Great Britain as a companion and show dog. The true Sainoyed has a double pure white coat - the outer one of glistening hairs standing off from the body, and a woolly undercoat.
1925 DOGS - No 28 in a series of 50, issued by Players
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Like all dogs from the far North, the Samoyed has a powerful, wedged-shaped head, broad flat skull and foreface of medium length. Mouth level with strong teeth. Ears slightly rounded, well apart. Eyes dark and deeply set. Nose preferably black, but may be brown or flesh-coloured. Lips and eye-rims black. Back medium length, broad and muscular. Chest broad with well-sprung ribs. Forelegs straight and strongly boned. Hindquarters fairly flat. Tail long, profusely coated and carried over back. Undercoat thick, dense and soft; outercoat harsh. Colour: pure white, biscuit or cream.
1937 DOGS - No 28 in a series of 50, issued by Wills
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