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Training A Sled Dog

... a sled dog and is also the time when they are first introduced to a harness. There are many methods in which pups learn to be sled dogs. A very common method is to harness up to a dozen pups behind a pair of experienced older sled dogs ... Read

By: Gray Rollins | 29/07/2007 | Pets

Using An Alaskan Malamute As A Sled Dog

... , the dog can pull a fully loaded sled over great distances. Richard Byrd used Alaskan Malamutes as sled dogs during his South Pole expedition; the endeavor would have been fruitless without the assistance of the dogs. Malamutes were also ... Read

By: John Jackson | 13/07/2009 | Pets

Alaskan Malamute - The Nordic Sled Dog

... outdoor time to play and explore The breed dates back over 2000 years and is a native of Alaska. They were originally used as sled dogs by the Alaskan Malamute Eskimo tribe. In addition to a companion dog, the Alaskan Malamutes are still ... Read

By: Tim Shank | 21/12/2005 | Pets

Husky Dog - The Perfect Companion

... like New Zealand, Alaska and some parts of the United States of America. Bespoke to the northern regions of the world as sled dogs, their popularity as home pets have increased of late. Now no more is their visage wrapped in plastic in ... Read

By: Clarence Clark | 31/03/2009 | Pets

Siberian Husky Dog History

... Siberian Husky dog to the pinnacle of work performance on the snow and for excellence of temperament. In essence they bred a superb sled dog perfected to carry light loads such as hunted game for extensive distances at remarkable speeds. ... Read

By: Kayye Nynne | 28/01/2009 | Pets

Vermont, a Unique Destination for Dog Sledding Adventures

... for a dogsledding experience may be just what you are looking for. When you are out in the wilderness with a team of sled dogs it’s almost as though you have been transported back in time. There is nothing like sliding along a cold snowy ... Read

By: Ken Haggett | 02/09/2008 | Destinations

Pomeranian Dogs - Big Dogs In Little Bodies

... dogs - they look more like wind-up toys or a creature from Star Wars. They are smaller versions of the original Pomeranian sled dogs that lived hundreds of years ago in an area on the Baltic Sea called, not coincidently, Pomerania. It is ... Read

By: Rosie A Allan | 14/01/2008 | Pets

The Amazing Malmute Breed of Dogs

... 100 pounds. Although two feet is the normal height for this dog breed, there are dogs that are almost three feet tall. These dogs are traditionally bred and used as sled dogs in the North. The name of the breed comes from the native Inuits ... Read

By: Ling Tong | 12/10/2008 | Pets

Rare And Unconventional Dog Breeds

... do decide that you would like to own a rare breed study as much as you can about the animal before you purchase. Chinook: This dog is a working, sled dog and was first reared in New England around 1920. He is a cross between a Husky and a ... Read

By: Jeff Nenadic | 29/04/2009 | Pets

The Border Collie Dog Breed Profile And Info

... , bold and motivated dog. Border Collies also excel in Fly Ball and Frisbee competitions. In northern climates they make up sled-dog teams that are competitive in middle-distance races. Like all Border Collies, Scout sheds during the ... Read

By: John Williams | 15/06/2008 | Pets

The Alaskan Malamute Dog Breed And Its Qualities

... he descended from a cross with the wolves, this may account for his strong acceptance of being a "pack dog" in the sled dog teams and his willingness to be within such a group. There are few "societies" of animals which are as similar in ... Read

By: John Williams | 08/06/2008 | Pets

Alaskan Malamute Dog Breed Info and Tips

... very welcoming Arctic Circle. For a short period during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1896 the Malamuites and their sled dogs became valuable to the settlers roaming around the area, and they were frequently crossbred with imported breeds as ... Read

By: John Williams | 08/06/2008 | Pets

Breed Of Dogs

... (or Utility) Pastoral dogs, including Livestock guardian dogs, Herding dogs, Sheepdogs, and Drovers Sled dog Bulldogs Extinct ... Bull Terrier Bulldog Bullmastiff Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cardigan Welsh Corgi Cavalier King Charles Spaniel ... Read

By: Ruth Bird | 04/03/2006 | Pets

Fun Dog Activities

... .dog-breed-facts.com/index.html) were developed for a purpose. Some breeds were developed to herd sheep, some to hunt game, and some to pull sleds. Dogs, like humans, enjoy having a purpose in life. Dogs like to lead a structured life and ... Read

By: Mike Mathews | 03/01/2006 | Pets

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