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What kinds of dogs are good for dog sled racing?
Alaskan Malamutes and Siberian Huskys.
What is an Alaskan sled dog?
Huskey
Alaskan mixed breeds?
The Alaskan husky is not an official breed but a mixed breed dog that is bred for performance not looks. These dogs are most famous for their part in the Iditarod sled dog race.
Are there only Alaskan huskies and Siberian huskies?
Alaskan huskies are not an actual breed but consist of a mix of Siberian huskies, Wolves and/or usually gun dogs like the labrador to improve sled pulling. If you are interested in Huskies check out the Alaskan Malamute.
What are raced in the Alaskan Iditarod?
sled dog
Novel called sled dogs?
You may be referring to the novel named 'The Call of the Wild' which revolves around a dog named Buck, who is stolen from his home and sold into the Alaskan sled dog field/existence.
What are some sled dog facts?
Sled dogs must be able to stand cold weather and be bred to want to run. There are several kinds of sled dogs: Malamutes are primarily freight dogs and are also used for recreational mushing, but they do not race. Alaskan huskies are a mixed breed that is bred for racing. Siberian huskies, a recognized breed, are also used for racing.
What do Alaskan people use to go sledding?
a sled
They pull the sled?
Siberian Husky or Alaskan Husky
What is a group of dogs that pull a sled called?
A group of sled dogs is called a "Team" of sled dogs.
What are Malamutes typically used for?
Alaskan Malamutes are large breed utilitarian dogs related to Siberian Huskies. They are typically used as sled dogs in cold climates. They can also be used in search and rescue.
What are the kinds of huskies?
If you mean sled dog breeds?Traditional sled dog breeds include the Siberian Husky, the Alaskan Malamute, the Chinook, the Sakhalin Husky, the Canadian Eskimo dog, the Seppala Siberian sled dog, the Tamaskan husky, the Samoyed, the Eurohound, the Mackenzie River husky, and the Greenland dog.While these dogs are bred for the purpose of pulling a sled, many other breeds have been used, including mixed breeds. These days, that tradition lives on in sled dog racing, where the most popular breeds include the Alaskan Husky, and various cross breeds, often based on the German Shorthaired Pointer. However, many breeds have been used, including the poodle!Alaskan huskies are favored in modern sled dog races because they are faster than traditional breeds like the Alaskan malamute or the Samoyed. They are not as strong, but in sled dog racing where speed is important, and the distances are shorter, Alaskan huskies were found to perform better. Alaskan husky dogs are not a recognized breed. They are bred for their performance, and so they cannot be easily characterized as a breed. Alaskan husky dogs represent a variety of types with different lines. They are hybrid dogs - a husky with another breed, that is determined by the needs and ideas of the breeders. A husky may be bred with a wolf, setters, or any other breed that can bring genetic advantages in speed and endurance.
