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The keeshond is a breed of non-sporting dog, long popular in Holland, where it was a riverboat pet and watchdog. The breed is named for a dog that in the 18th century became the symbol of the party of the middle classes in opposition to the prince of Orange. Probably of Arctic origin, the keeshond is related to the Chow Chow, Norwegian Elkhound, Pomeranian, and Samoyed. With changing political conditions and the advent of larger barges with room for larger dogs, the breed declined in popularity, but was revived in 1920. Alert and intelligent, the dog is a perfect companion. Distinctive features are the marking around the eyes and the luxurious grey and black coat that forms a lion like mane around the neck, shoulders, and chest. The hind legs and tail are also profusely covered with hair. The ideal height is 46 centimetres for males and 43 centimetres for females.
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The samoyed is a Siberian breed of dog.
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Forest Enets is a Samoyed language spoken by the Forest Enets people of Asian Russia. Reports from 1989 indicate the Forest Enets people and language may now be extinct.
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Nenets is a Samoyed language spoken in Asian Russia.
Research Nenets
Nganasan is a Samoyed language spoken in Asian Russia.
Research Nganasan
Selkup is a Samoyed language spoken in Asian Russia.
Research Selkup
Tundra Enets is a Samoyed language spoken by the Tundra Enets people of Asian Russia. Reports from 1995 indicate the Tundra Enets people and language may now be extinct.
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