This YouTube video is directly responsible for me getting a dog:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocV7Hpj9keM

While the video is very impressive - my main reaction was to think how incredibly cool that type of dog is. So I eventually ended up getting my own Samoyed and it's been a hugely positive impact on my life.

NB I pretty much like all dogs now - but I love Samoyeds.