My Samoyed is absolutely EASY to train(didn't even know sit when we rescued him), so amazing I am actually going to compete him in agility and obedience. Much easier then any lab, aussie shep, kelpie, gsd i have worked with. With the shedding they are worse because the hairs are massive but I don't think they look awful when they are shedding..
Here is he part was through blowing his coat
They are dominant dogs, I have another male here (desexed male, my Samoyed is not desexed yet) but my bitch (desexed) and Sammy are worse then the male! She is dominant too though! But they all know where they stand so there's no problems.