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What are raced in the Alaskan Iditarod?
sled dog
What is the most common length of a sled dog?
The most common sled dog is the Siberian husky or the Alaskan malamute
What is the iditarod race know as?
Alaskan dog sled race
Where does Alaskan sled dog racing take place?
The Itidarod
What kinds of dogs are good for dog sled racing?
Alaskan Malamutes and Siberian Huskys.
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.
Why is the Alaskan husky the best sled racing dog?
Huskies or their close relatvies the Alaskan Malamutes, are known for their speed and agility and abilities to pull heavy loads over short distances, kind of like a dog version of a horse, and because of these abilites they are quite the popular choice to have as a 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 is the biggest challenge for a dog in the Iditarod?
Dragging a 180lbs sled in the freezing Alaskan cold with a man whipping its butt.
Are samoyeds the best dog for dog sledding?
While Samoyeds have been used throughout history for sledding, they are not the fastest sled dogs and are usually only used for shorter sled races today. Ultra distance dog sled events such as the Iditarod and the Yukon Quest are dominated by Alaskan Huskies and Eurohounds.
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.
Who is balto what is he best known for?
Balto was an Alaskan sled dog who was best known for delivering a supply of medecine to a sick population in Nome
