Samoyed: a breed of dog from northern Asia having thick,long white fur

• Personal association: I now know that huskies are not the only breed of dogs used for dogsled racing. Samoyeds are also used.

• Importance: Samoyed dogs are used in dogsled racing in northern areas. They are well suited for cold areas because of their thick coat of fur.

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The musher hitched her team of samoyed dogs, ready to race in the Iditarod.

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