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Sled Dog Breeds
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Siberian Husky
The Siberian Husky is a medium size working dog breed that originated in north-eastern Siberia, Russia. The breed belongs to the Spitz genetic family. It is recognizable by its thickly furred double coat, erect triangular ears, and distinctive markings.
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Alaskan Malamute
Malamutes are generally slower in long-distance dogsled racing against smaller and faster breeds, so their working usefulness is limited to freighting or traveling over long distances at a far slower rate than that required for racing.
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Samoyed
The Samoyed is a large breed of herding dog, from the spitz group. It's named after the Samoyedic people of Siberia.
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Canadian Eskimo Dog
Canadian Eskimo Dogs need a very large amount of exercise. They cannot just be walked, they need higher intensity work.
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Greenland Dog
The Greenland Dog was brought from Siberia to North America by the Thule people 1,000 years ago, along with the CED.
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Other Sled Dogs
There are other sled dog breeds that exist around the world, which are much lesser known.