Most of the Samoyed strains in England and the United States
are descended from the veteran expedition sledge dogs. The first
American Samoyed, a Russian import, was registered with the AKC
in 1906, although most of the present day American Samoyeds trace
their ancestry to dogs imported after the first World War.
Despite his Arctic heritage, the Samoyed has adapted well to the
warmer climates, and even tolerates the heat of Florida, Texas,
and Southern California. He can sleep outside, although he certainly
prefers to sleep inside, and needs to spend a significant part
of each day being a beloved part of the family, in the center
of everything you do. We Samoyed fanciers find this zealous participation
in the whole of our lives to be their greatest asset.