They are related to the laika, a spitz-type dog. Samoyed eyes are usually black or brown and are almond in shape. Blue or other color eyes can occur but are not allowed in the show ring. It is in the 'brown and black section' in its family, the Spitz family. Samoyeds' friendly and affable disposition makes them poor guard dogs; an aggressive Samoyed is rare. The breed is characterized by an alert and happy expression which has earned the nicknames 'Sammie smile' and 'smiley dog.' With their tendency to bark, however, they can  be diligent watch dogs, barking whenever something approaches their territory. Samoyeds are excellent companions, especially for small children or even other dogs, and they remain playful into old age. The breed can be affected by a genetic disease known as Samoyed hereditary glomerulopathy, a kidney disease.
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