A beautiful white Samoyed dog taking a siesta in the shade on a hot summerday in Bol (Brac Island), Croatia

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The Samoyed (also known as the Bjelkie is a breed of medium-sized herding dogs with thick, white, double-layer coats. They are related to the laika, a spitz-type dog. It takes its name from the Samoyedic peoples of Siberia. These nomadic reindeer herders bred the fluffy white dogs to help with herding.

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Size: 5760px × 3840px
Location: Bol, Brac Island, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia, Balkans, Europe
Photo credit: © DE ROCKER / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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