Samoyeds were originally bred for hunting, herding reindeer, and hauling sledges for the Samoyede people in Siberia. Friendly and affable, their happy expressions has earned them the nicknames "Sammie smile" and "Smiley dog".

Samoyeds were originally bred for hunting, herding reindeer, and hauling sledges for the Samoyede people in Siberia. Friendly and affable, their happy expressions has earned them the nicknames "Sammie smile" and "Smiley dog".