New Year New Year is a time of new beginnings, and new pawdventures. And, Samoyeds make great adventure pawrtners! From hiking the mountains, to parasailing, these pups aren't afraid of anything, except maybe, for water. At least, that is true for Birk! Birk is a 4 year old Samoyed polar bear from a Norwegian island called Valderøya, located on the West Coast of Norway. He is one of the two Samoyeds in his family. Together, with his humans, and his brother, Oso, they go exploring the four islands in Giske Kommune; including Valderøya, Giske, Vigra, and Godøya. They also love driving to the Sunnmøre Alps, to enjoy beautiful mountain views, with hundreds of high peaks; which takes them two hours, by car and ferry. Birk's family chose the Samoyed breed for several reasons. Birk’s dad is allergic to most dog breeds, and a Samoyed is one of the few dogs that is hyperallergenic. Secondly, Birk’s humans wanted furry companions for active lifetsyle; dogs who can keep up with their regular hiking adventures. And, they also believe that a Samoyed is one of the most beautiful dog breeds in the world, and we can’t argue with that! These fluffy, white, bears are just adorable, and they make amazing adventure partners. This year, the family is planning to visit a much anticipated place called Lofoten, in the North of Norway.
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