SAMOYEDE — This 
breed is a native of the 
Arctic regions of north' 
eastern Russia and Siberia. 
He is noted as a sledge dog 
and as a guardian of rein- 
deer herds. He is strong, 
active, and very affection' 
ate. With a heavy, weath' 
er'resistant coat of hair, 
the Samoyede is pure 
white, biscuit, or cream in 
color. He is from 18 to 22 
inches in height and weighs from 35 to 55 pounds. 
BRIARD — A native of France, the Briard has been known since the 
twelfth century. He is an all-around farm dog, especially useful in 
herding and guarding sheep. A strong and substantially built dog, the 
Briard varies from 22 to 27 
inches in height, and is mus¬ 
cular, active, and alert. The 
coat is long, slightly wavy, 
stiff, and strong, and the 
usual colors are black, dark 
and light grey, tawny, or 
combinations of two of 
these colors, provided the 
colors form no marked 
spots. 
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