Like his buddy the Siberian husky, this Alaskan dog breed was bred to pull sleds
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Sled dog - Wikipedia  Sled dogs were important for transportation in arctic areas, hauling supplies in areas that were inaccessible by other methods. They were used with varying success in the explorations of both poles, as well as during the Alaskan gold rush. Sled dog teams delivered mail to rural communities in Alaska and northern ... These interior dogs formed the basis of the Alaskan Husky.
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Alaskan Malamute - Wikipedia  The Alaskan Malamute /mlmjut/ is a large breed of domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) originally bred for hauling heavy freight because of their strength and endurance, and later a sled dog. They are similar to other arctic breeds, such as the Greenland dog, Canadian Eskimo Dog, the Siberian Husky, and ... An adult male Alaskan Malamute can pull around 5001,500 kilograms...
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5 Reasons a Siberian Husky Might Be the Right Dog Breed for You  Mar 18, 2016 ... 5 Reasons a Siberian Husky Might Be the Right Dog Breed for You ... the Siberian Husky might be the right running buddy for you (overall health permitting, of course). He was originally bred to pull sleds and tends to be athletic, lean ... but he may occasionally let loose with his distinctive, siren-like howl.
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Which Breeds Make the Best Sled Dogs? | CANIDAE  Feb 1, 2010 ... The Siberian Husky is the breed most people associate with pulling a sled, ... The Siberian Husky is believed to have been bred centuries ago in Siberia off the ... hardy dog and, like the Siberian Husky and Alaskan Malamute, are well ... This true sled dog can pull up to twice his weight and still cover up to...
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What's a Chinook? - Rain Mountain Chinooks  Chinook-Alikes As a natural breed, many mixed breeds can look like a Chinook. ... But he bred a litter of three pups, born on January 17, 1917, that weren't his typical ... After all, they needed big dogs to pull heavy loads so why not for going fast too? ... The Siberian and Alaskan Huskies are the racers of the sled dog breeds,...
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Alaska State Sport: Dog Mushing  The State sport of dog mushing was adopted in 1972. Northern people have used dogs to pull sleds for centuries; once a primary form of transportation in many...
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Alaskan Malamute - Wikipedia  The Alaskan Malamute /mlmjut/ is a large breed of domestic dog (Canis lupus .... Other health issues in Malamutes include Elbow dysplasia, inherited...
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Home - Dog Mushing: The Official Alaska State Sport - All Guides at ...  May 2, 2016 ... The following are some archival collections that have many materials related to dog mushing in Alaska. Greater Anchorage, Inc. Fur...
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Dog Mushing State Sport | State Symbols USA  Dog mushing was designated the official state sport of Alaska in 1972. In April 2010, Alaska also recognized the Alaskan malamute as the official state dog. ... People come from around the world to participate in Alaska's yearly Iditarod; "The Last Great Race." Hero Sled Dog Balto.
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Dog Mushing - Travel Alaska  Dog mushing has been part of life in Alaska since its earliest days, long before it ... and Alaska's version of elite sports celebrities  the competitors in the state's...
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Hunting dog - Wikipedia  Dealer the Labrador Retriever and a redhead duck.jpg. A labrador retriever with a duck. A hunting dog refers to a canine that hunts with or for humans. There are several types of .... Many of these breeds vary their game according to the desires of the hunter: ... Coonhounds were originally bred in the American South.
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Siberian Husky History - TPG  The Siberian Husky was developed over a period of around 3,000 years by the ... 1909, took them across the Bering Strait to race in the All Alaska Sweepstakes, ... Nome to Candle and back,was the route of the race crossing every .... famous Chinook dogs, a strain of large, Mastiff-types he had developed from a single dog.
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Hound Dog Breed Group - American Kennel Club  ... used for hunting. Some use acute scenting powers to follow a trail. ... There are Pharaoh Hounds, Norwegian Elkhounds, Afghans and Beagles, among others.
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Norwegian Elkhound - Wikipedia  The Norwegian Elkhound is one of the ancient Northern Spitz-type breed of dog and is the National Dog of Norway. The Elkhound has served as a hunter, guardian, herder, and defender. ... The dog will only bark while the moose is stationary, but it can also slowly drive the ... Refer: Origin of the domestic dog - hybridization.
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jeopardy/3140_Qs.txt at master  jedoublen/jeopardy  GitHub  ... The "Siberian" type of this dog crossed the Bering Strait to Alaska around 1910 | ... GOING TO THE DOGS | In 1971 this rock band recorded the hit "Black Dog"...
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Talk:Polaris K-12 School - Wikipedia  This user has declared a connection. ... HB 14 names the Alaska Malamute as the official Alaska State Dog. There was some question as to why the ... Dog mushing was recognized as the official state sport of Alaska in 1972. The students at...
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Dog Mushing State Sport | State Symbols USA  Dog mushing was designated the official state sport of Alaska in 1972. In April 2010, Alaska also recognized the Alaskan malamute as the official state dog. Northern people have used dogs to pull sleds for centuries; once a primary form of transportation in many parts of Alaska.
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Our Sled Dogs Live to Pull! | About Us | Site Content  Our 65 pure-bred Canadian Eskimo dogs are the centerpiece (and key staff ... We first harness our young dogs at about 8 months of age, team them up ... Canadian Inuit dogs were the mainstay of arctic transport for thousands of years. ... Reading these changes in the pack hierarchy and pairing the dogs up appropriately is...
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Dog mushing was designated the official state sport of Alaska in ...  Dog mushing was designated the official state sport of Alaska in 1972. In April 2010, Alaska also recognized the Alaskan malamute as the official state dog.
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Alaskan Mammals - Alaska Public Lands Information Centers  Black Bear (Ursus americanus) ... A Kodiak brown bear can weigh up to 1500 pounds and is not only the largest brown bear but ... The differences in size are due to their diet, which is based on their location in the state. ... Moose in Alaska are a popular game animal and are also a very enjoyable part of the wildlife viewing.
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Sled Dogs: An Alaskan Epic | Balto | Nature | PBS  Nov 21, 1999 ... In 1925, a life-or-death race to rescue the children of Nome, AK, from ... In 1925, sled dogs helped stem a diphtheria outbreak. ... In the lead of his team was a husky named Balto, whose furry face ... In 1995, a popular animated movie about Balto was released, .... Cleveland and the children saved balto.