Sled Dogs A sled dog is a working dog trained to pull a sled, a sliding land vehicle typically used for commuting in the Arctic region. Also called a sleigh or sledge (British usage) dog, they have been trained and used for this purpose for over 8,000 years. Until the snowmobile and...
The 19 Types of Spitz Dog Breeds 1. Samoyed Image Credit: Chendongshan, Shutterstock Samoyedsare sled dogs that were originally bred by the Samoyede people. They also worked as herding dogs for reindeer, but they do not have serious herding instincts like you might expect a herding dog to....
Thehuskyis a type of northern sleddogthat’s well-adapted for the cold Arctic terrain from which it originated. These breeds share many traits in common, including muscular and athletic bodies, deep chests, thick double coats, webbed paws (for traveling over snow), intelligent minds, and a s...
For those of us who are used to domesticateddogbreeds, it’s hard to think of dogs as wild. But they exist, and there are even several different breeds. With so many different types of wild dogs out there, here are facts about the most common, well-known, or those with extensive habi...
The smallest in the "puppies with short legs" category, the Pomeranian rarely weighsmore than 7 poundsand rarely exceeds 7 inches in height. Poms have a perky, big-dog demeanor, making them good watchdogs. Surprisingly, this now toy dog is a miniaturized descendant of an Arctic sled dog. ...
The Pomeranian is a well-known breed descending from the large sled dog breeds. They have a foxy face, are 12 inches tall and about 7 pounds of weight with a lifespan of 15 years or longer. Although they come with a furry coat, they seem to shed very little. Clever, adaptable, and...
Cats have long been a source of mystery to us. They have occupied positions of high esteem. They grace our homes and bring us countless hours of joy. They come in many breeds, colors, temperaments. Some even believe they have the power to comfort and this can lead to healing. ...
The group that the Kennel Club designates as ‘working’ contains many larger breeds that were bred for guarding, rescue, or police work in addition to some of the ‘sled’ dogs like the Siberian Husky and dogs bred for hauling carts. ...
Polar Bears— Wrangel Island has the highest density of polar bear dens in the world. One of the reasons for this fact is that the area is highly undeveloped. Located in Russia’s Arctic Far East, Wrangel Island is often called the polar bear maternity wing. ...
More common today is the use of sled dogs. Breeds like theSiberian huskyandAlaskan Malamuteshare the size and sturdy build of cart-pulling dogs, but they also have thick coats that can help them survive even in the most frigid of conditions. Sled dogs were used by explorers first venturing...