Samoyed Dog Names

Officially dubbed Champion Skilo Bear’s Ivy League C.G.C. Samoyed Sir Harvard, Harvard Dangerfield is an 13 year old Samoyed who has taken the internet by storm through the platform, Instagram. His mother, Dana Sullivan, first knew that Harvard was for her when the tiny puppy wouldn't leave her side. Sullivan's mother bred Samoyed's and used them for show and so seeing lots of Samoyed babies running around wasn't something new to her. However, when the time came for Sullivan to start thinking about a dog of her own, she wasn't quite expecting to find one that was so attached to her right from the get go. Upon visiting a litter of Samoyed puppies, one male in particular was quite persistent in his advances!  Harvard wouldn't let Sullivan out of his sight and cried furiously whenever she would leave, so it was only natural that Sullivan had to take her new little shadow along home with her. From there, Sullivan began training Harvard to be a therapy dog (which ran in the family thanks for Sullivan's mother) and at just 6 months old, Harvard was visiting nursing homes and hospitals to provide fluffy, soft, support to those who occupied those rooms.

Although he was well loved, Harvard didn't become well-known in Boston until Sullivan made him a Facebook account as a joke. Her friends had thought it was funny to see Harvard "create" his own posts, so he was shared through multi-media. Being an extremely photogenic and gorgeous dog, it didn't take long at all for people everywhere to fall in love with Harvard. Facebook was fun for a while, but once Sullivan stumbled upon Instagram, where a picture of Harvard captured lots of attention, it was clear that Harvard's amazing personality was meant to be shared much farther than he could reach on his own; so his own Instagram account was created. This in itself is not what makes Harvard so special, however. Anyone can have an Instagram account, but what makes Harvard Dangerfield so popular, is what he does to the hearts of those who see him. As can be seen with Harvard, a Samoyed makes a wonderful therapy dog. Their fluffy coat is perfect for hugging, the ever smiling face lifts spirits, and the calm personality is so affectionate that you can't help but feel loved around the breed. 

One of Harvard's biggest moments of support was when the Boston Marathon Bombing took place on April 15th. Sullivan and Harvard were present at the race that day, cheering on all of the individuals who were running to the finish line. Harvard knew something was up, and when the first of the bombs went off, the pair were far enough away to not be hurt; the noise just resembled that of distant cannon fire. Luckily, both Sullivan and Harvard were uninjured and made it safely back to their hotel after hearing the second of the bombs exploding. The next day, Sullivan heard about an owner who was taking her two Pugs to the Commons for free hugs and support. Sullivan and Harvard decided to go as well, with a sign that read "Free Hugs". They stayed there all day, providing therapy, love, and comfort to anyone who needed it. While there is no doubt that Sullivan did this out of the kindness of her heart (and no desire for fame), the local and national news still picked up the story of Harvard and his free hugs. From there, Harvard's popularity grew and he received messages from people all over, thanking him for touching their lives even from so far away. 

The name "Harvard Dangerfield" is one that has quite a weight to it and is noble as they come. It seems to be the perfect fit for this intelligent, affectionate, and all around champion personality. Harvard is a Samoyed who provides smiles and happiness to all who see him.