Herding –

Most Samoyeds retain an instinct to herd sheep and other animals. Their history as herders goes back to their origin with the Samoyede people, where they herded reindeer. 

CH Sunfire's Amethyst Stardust, WSX, CGC, TDI, HCT shown here herding sheep at a Barbary Coast Samoyed Club event. She earned both herding legs in the same day and it was her first exposure to sheep. She was a natural.

Therapy work –

Visiting patients in long term care facilities and hospitals requires an obedient and good-tempered dog, and a handler who is comfortable talking with patients. Patti helped found and coordinate a local hospital dog therapy program.