Samoyed

**Semantic type:** Mammal

**Definition:** A strong, active dog with a compact muscular body that indicates this breed's strength. Its coat is thick and harsh, not wavy, with a thick, soft undercoat, which protects it against the arctic cold. The thick, silver-tipped coat comes in white, biscuit, yellow, or cream. It has a wedge-shaped head with strong jaws. The average height range is 19-23.5 inches and the average weight range is 35-65 pounds.