Sled dogs are the ancient dog breeds that have been known to exist for more than 35000 years. But instantly they were not used until the people started to develop movement in the areas of Siberia, later they were seen to pull sleds in Alaska, Lapland, Canada, and Greenland.
The country ranges with ice has been using the sled dogs for their fast movement as they had the capacity to handle the unbearable snowy weather. During the snowy weather the unbearable winter it is only these ancient dogs with fur on their body are able to bear. They are arranged with the sleds to carry out the transportation not only during the chilled weather of snowfall but also at the altitudes that are covered with snow for most of the time.
Ancient dog breeds with strong surviving on white trails
When we are curious to know about the sled dogs it becomes essential to know about the different kinds of breeds which are still believed to work as sled dogs, they are:
Alaskan Husky
You may have watched dogs racing, the Alaskan Husky is the first breed that started working as an animal racer. Similarities are seen between Siberian Husky but these both are entirely distinct species that are seen in the areas of Alaska and Siberia respectively.
Alaskan Malamute
One of the domestically used dogs with strong features that are used in pulling the sled in the regions of Alaska is Alaskan Malamute. These dogs have strong feet and broad chests that are able to travel long distances with heavy loads in the region. These dogs have been helpful and were involved during World War II.
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Eskimo dog another from ancient dog breeds from the snowy ranges of Canada, who does have its sled pulling history with the Thule people from Arctic Canada. They are best as hunters for hunting animals such as polar bears, muskoxen, and seals.
Greenland Dog
It is the Eskimo dogs that originated in the region of Greenland who are able to travel with heavy loads but are slow and consistent. In winter Greenland dogs are used for transportation in the Arctic region.
Samoyed
The beautiful appearance of the dogs with strong ability to hunt, it is grown up by the Samoyede people of Siberia. They are friendly and strong who are kept with the owners, very tamed and hard working.
Popular sled ancient dog breeds and their dedication
In 1925 Togo had led a team in which they ran from Northern Alaska to Nome. This dog has saved the town Balto who moved down during the strong white storms traveled 200 miles. He swam through the ice floes and saved the life of the team and the driver. In 2019 a movie on his name Tago was released.
It was the time when the epidemic of diphtheria Balto and his team carried the serum in 1925, his statue was erected in Central Park, it was bonze made statue, he completed the run in 10 months. In 1995 a film was released on the life of Balto.
Every 2nd February is celebrated as a sled dog day to develop the awareness of these ancient dogs that still exists.
