The Samoyed breed is thousands of years old, and is one of the 14 "Ancient Dog Breeds" the breeds that modern scientific testing have shown to be oldest and genetically closest to wolves... Learn More. All Arctic Samoyeds are born and raised in a loving home, socialized and partially house trained as much as an 8 week old can be. Samoyed ears are thick and covered with fur, triangular in shape, and erect. They are almost always white but have a light to dark brown tint (known as "biscuit") to a greater or lesser extent. The tint is usually on the ears but can be visible on the whole body. The Samoyed tail is one of the breed's distinguishing features..