E. Kilburn Scott, Points of Breed, 1909

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Summary of points of the breed, adopted in May, 1909 by the Samoyede Club.

Colour. Pure white; white, with slight lemon markings; brown and white; black and white. The pure white dogs came from the farthest north, and are most typical of the breed.

Expression. Thoughtful, and remarkebly pretty in face; fighting instincts strongly pronounced when roused.

Intelligence. Unusual intelligence as shown by the many purposes for which the dogs are used by the Samoyede people, and ease with which they can be taught tricks.

Size and Weight. Dogs, 19 to 21,5 inches at shoulders; bitches, 18 to 19,5 inches at shoulders; weight about 40 lbs.

Head. Powerful looking head, wedge-shaped, but not foxy. Wide and flat between ears, gradually tapering to eyes; stop not too pronounced; absolutely clean muzzle, not too long, with no lippiness; strong jaws and level teeth. The nose may either be black or fleshcolour.

Eyes. very expressive and human-like, sparkling when excited; set obliquely and well apart. Eyes should be dark for preference, but other colours are admissible.

Ears. Pricked, set wide apart, and freely mpovable; set slightly back in contradiction to the ears of the esquimeaux and Chow-chow, which are more forward; shape triangular, and not too large; tip slightly rounded .

Body. Body shapely, but not cobby, with straight back; muscular, with deep ribs; chest wide and deep, showing great lungpower; straight front and strong neck.

Legs. Good bone, muscular and not too long; thighs, well-feathered; fore legs, straight; hind legs, sinewy, and set for speed.

Feet. Long, and slightly spread out to get good grip; toes arched and well together; soles hairy, and well padded to give grip and protection from ice and snow.

Brush. Long, with profuse spreading hair; carried over back or side when on the alert or showing pleasure; when at rest dropped down, with slight upward turn at end.

Coat. Long and thick, standing well out all over body, especcially along back; free from curl; undercoat very soft and wooly; large bristling ruff; hair on head and ears; short and very smooth.