Thick-skinned dogs in northern Russia are mentioned as early as the 18th century in travelogues. They were later named after the Samoyed tribe, who kept the long-haired white but also a different-colored tip for herding reindeer, hunting dogs, and sled dogs. Scott brought the first Samoyed to England, where they specialized in breeding the smiling white Spitz.
Below you will find the 10 best Samoyed dog tattoos: