Samoyed – Permanently Smiling And Affectionate

The Samoyed is a large herding dog from the Spitz group that sells for $2,500 per puppy on average. Its name comes from the Samoyedic people of Siberia, who use them to help with herding and sled pulling. Their faces carry a permanent expression that resembles a smile, a feature that makes them highly sought after

Samoyeds have a two-layer coat that needs brushing two to three times a week, while owners will have to put up with molting and stray hairs on a regular basis. As an extremely active breed with above-average intelligence, the Samoyed needs both exercise and mental stimulation.