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The Alaskan Malamute (/ ˈ m æ l ə ˌ m j uː t /) is a large breed of dog that was originally bred for its strength and endurance, to haul heavy freight as a sled dog. [2] It is similar to other arctic breeds such as the husky , the spitz , the Greenland Dog , Canadian Eskimo Dog , the Siberian Husky , and the Samoyed .
In the English language, many animals have different names depending on whether they are male, female, young, domesticated, or in groups. The best-known source of many English words used for collective groupings of animals is The Book of Saint Albans , an essay on hunting published in 1486 and attributed to Juliana Berners . [ 1 ]
These dogs, now known as Alaskan Malamutes, worked alongside the tribesmen in a number of important jobs like pulling sleds, hunting, and carrying packs. However, they were also treasured members ...
Alaskan Malamutes were the favored breed, with teams averaging eight to 10 dogs. [21] Dogs were capable of delivering mail in conditions that would stop boats, trains, and horses. [21] Each team hauled between 230 and 320 kg (500 and 700 lb) of mail. [21] The mail was stored in waterproofed bags to protect it from the snow. [21]
The Alaskan husky is a breed of medium-sized working sled dog, developed specifically for its performance as such. [1] [2] [3]Alaskan huskies are the most commonly used type of dog for competitive sled dog racing, both in short-distance sprint racing as well as long-distance expedition races such as the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, [4] the Yukon Quest, [5] and the Finnmarkslopet.
Balto (c. 1919 – March 14, 1933) was an Alaskan husky and sled dog belonging to musher and breeder Leonhard Seppala.He achieved fame when he led a team of sled dogs driven by Gunnar Kaasen on the final leg of the 1925 serum run to Nome, in which diphtheria antitoxin was transported from Anchorage, Alaska, to Nenana, Alaska, by train and then to Nome by dog sled to combat an outbreak of the ...
Alaskapox has claimed its first victim. According to the Associated Press, an elderly man, who was undergoing cancer treatment, was hospitalized for the disease in late January and died last week.
A two year old adult female Samoyed. The breed is characterized by an alert and happy expression. The Samoyed tail is one of the breed's distinguishing features. Like the Alaskan Malamute, the tail is carried curled over the back; however, unlike the Alaskan Malamute, the Samoyed tail is held actually touching the back. It is not usually held ...