The lead sled dog is typically chosen based on its temperament, experience, and ability to follow commands. This dog should be confident, assertive, and capable of setting the pace for the team while navigating challenging terrain. Additionally, the lead dog often has strong communication skills with the musher, allowing for effective teamwork during the race or journey. Ultimately, a combination of skills and personality traits determines the best candidate for this crucial role.
The most important dog in a dog sled team would have to be the lead dog.Hope this helps. :) *!*
I am not too sure. I would guess its because they have certain traits that help them pull sled in winter! Hope that helps a bit!
it leads the team the way they are suppose to go
The lead dog was Balto.
The dog that runs in front is known as the lead dog.
The lead sled dog's job is to set the pace and direction for the rest of the team. They respond to commands from the musher and navigate the sled through various terrains. They are usually the most experienced and disciplined dogs in the team.
A dog is to a sled as a horse is to a wagon.
A dog sled idiom is a sled that men go on to get pulled by huskies
Buck killed Spitz and when Perrault and Francouis went to give Sol-leks the lead position on the sled team, Buck stepped in front of them as if to say ' I killed Spitz, I should be lead sled dog' Perrault tried to hit Buck with a club but Buck dodged it and stepped in the lead position, and again Perrault tried to hit him again then after a long time of this Perrault finally gave in and gave Buck the position as lead sled dog.
they help pull the sled. they stand behind the lead dog.
There is a Lead Dog(s) Then Swing Dogs Then Usually Three Rows of Team Dogs Then The Wheel Dogs Then the Sled and You!
A tired or injured dog carried in the sled