sled dog, any canine used in Arctic climates to pull a sled across snow and ice. The breeds most commonly associated with this work are the Siberian husky, Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, Eskimo dog, and Laika—all large, powerful dogs with thick coats and high endurance.
What is the most popular dog to pull a sled?
While technically any breed of dog could be a sled dog, though not all are allowed in the Iditarod, there are three breeds that are most commonly used: Siberian Huskies, Alaskan malamutes, and Alaska Huskies. These three breeds of dogs have all of the qualities necessary to be amazing sled dogs.
Which powerful dogs are used to pull sledges in Syria?
The breeds most commonly associated with this work are the Siberian husky ,Alaskan malamute, Samoyed, Eskimo dog and Liaka - all large, powerful dogs with thick coast and high endurance.
What kind of dogs are used in dog sled racing?
Although purebreds common to the most northern reaches of the Northern Hemisphere—such as Eskimo dogs, Siberian huskies, Samoyeds, and Alaskan malamutes—are sometimes used, most racing sled dogs are Alaskan huskies, a mixed breed which originated perhaps 10,000 years ago.
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