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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Bichon Frise are a small-to-medium breed, hypoallergenic and to my mind, very cute. They don't shed and are low dander.

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I was about to get one because DS has lots of allergies (but not to dogs, I just didn't want to provoke one), and then DD fell in love with Samoyeds, so that's what we got. They are low dander BUT THEY SHED A TON! And they're at the top of your weight range. Still hypoallergenic, though.

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Samoyeds are way to friendly with burglars. I would never have a dog that is so unprotective of the house and family and kids. There is some dog that looks just like Samoyed but is smaller and is way better with protecting family and just as friendly but much smarter then Samoyed that is pretty imbecilistic for a dog. He is like a dog on Prozac. Almost zero intelligence. I think that other is called something American Skimo or Eskimo or Askimo or something but it looks identical to Samoyed but is like 20 lbs or something. They are very expensive and hard to find though, not even sure where to [/quote]

American Eskimo.  They can be up to 40 lbs; my parents had one.  I'm asthmatic and allergic, and couldn't let the dog in my bedroom.  Thankfully she wasn't a huge licker, because when she did lick me, I would get hives.  Also accidentally got one of her hairs in my eye and my eye swelled up like a prizefighter.  Couldn't even open it for a day.  They are very protective though.  [/quote]

We used to own two breeds: Samoyed and American Eskimo. They are both  gorgeous dogs and super goofy. They both do not pose any problem to my son who has allergies to dogs. Most people with dog allergies do not have problem visiting us, but one person did. It all depends on the severity and kind of allergies. I would say in 150 people we saw one reaction. The reaction was not severe but some runny eyes and bit itchy nose. It is possible that it was not dog altogether because they visited us during the cherry blossom time from different country and we  never figured out if it were the dogs or cherry trees. It was just one day visit.

Fun fact, the American Eskimo was not only for our company and the Huski's but basically to protect the family and the house, they are amazing, they are fun and energetic and absolutely devoted to you and super alert. 
The problem with Samolyed was that he would not care who and why would come near you or the house, he was a welcome committee. 
He would kiss you if you would try to rob the house and he  probably would also bring you all the valuables including his own bones. 
Samoyeds seem like they have very simple minded nature and are kind of equivalent of a Ragdoll cat. They just don't care.

Eskimo though is another story, so intelligent, he could sell a Brooklyn Bridge to Samoyed for HALF PRICE! Samoyed would buy thinking he made a great deal!   Eskimo need to sleep on your bed. Mind this. It is not that they are looking for comfort because they don't. It is that strong sense of protection in them that make them hurt if you don't let them to protect the pack. You are his pack and you are also the Alpha dog he will worship you with all his might. He is so devoted that you can not go from room to room without him to follow you for your protection. By no means he needs your attention. He just is your "secret service detail" and he quietly moves wherever you go. Each and EVERY time.
Like a shadow. Discrete one to that.

Some people say they have barking problem. NO they don't. They are alert dogs and they have build in system to react to things that you show them to react to. It is up to you to train the dog to alert you to door bells, to the garbage truck, to people passing outside and other things. It will be up to you to show him what matters and what does not and they pick up very quickly. If you will show him that the garbage track is a thing to alert as you will react, he will. If you see a mailman and you will be friendly and relaxed when he comes, so will the dog. He will imitate your behavior. They are very attuned to your emotions. If you are happy, they are happy through the roof, if you are sad, they will come and quietly sit by you trying to provide comfort by company.

Training is a breeze. To teach them a new trick takes three times tops. Paw shake, three minute job. They are super smart.
They are also very disciplined dogs. Since they are German dogs, they share tons of treats with German Shepherd. 
They are awesome with kids because they do not take anything personal and they are super energetic and goofy.

Samoyeds are just big round goof balls. Very gentle and very fluffy. I would say that if you  have a big house and big yard, Samoyed will do fine but they suffer in small places. Eskimo is fine with smaller place if you walk regularly, at least one longer walk a day. Eskimo comes in three sizes, the smaller the house, get the smaller dog.

Shading, both kinds do, but if  you keep them indoor for the most of the time they do not shade as much as if kept outside. This is true to all breeds. Sort of like you were keeping deciduous tree in the house.  If the dog is not expose to extreme cold they do not develop super thick coat so less shading to you.

If I could have two dogs again, I would have the same combination or perhaps two Eskimo. If only one I would most likely took Eskimo as Samoyed is gigantic  and cost of upkeep is very high, he eats three times or more of the Eskimo. Just that adds up very quickly.

This image is about right to the proportion of the dogs. I am assuming the Eskimo in this picture is miniature.
Miniature Eskimo is not tinny. They are about  22Lbs. The tinny one is Toy that is the size of Pomeranian and they are bit "small dog attitude" at this size.

Good luck with your choice.  
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