Beautiful, majestic, friendly, great with children - that is the Samoyed.  But he is not just a beautiful dog; he is a working dog, very capable of independent thought and able to pull a sled, herd, or assist the family in almost any work required of him.  That beautiful coat doesn't stay that way itself.  Much combing and care goes into grooming him.  He also needs obedience training or he will train himself in ways you won't appreciate.   In the right family, he makes a perfect pet. 

     True, above, at 3 years old.