Training A Sled Dog
Information about sled dogs and how they are trained. Sled dogs are a group of dogs that are used to pull a vehicle that has no wheels but is set on runners over terrains of ice and snow. Sled dogs are attached to these vehicles by harnesses and lines. It is said that the origins of sled dogs can be traced back to Siberia as the people that live there have a long history of nomadic travel due to rather harsh winters. There are certain breeds of dogs that are synonymous with being sled dogs. These dogs being Huskies and Malamutes although just about any medium sized dog would be suitable to be a sled dog. Dogs that are selected to be sled dogs need to exhibit three main qualities. First[..]
Husky Breeds - Are There More Than One?
You may hear reference to a variety of husky breeds, but there is only one true and original breed of this wonderful dog, and that is the Siberian husky. Sure, there are Eskimo dogs and other sled or sledge dogs, there are winter companion and working dogs who resemble this abominable breed, but the Siberian is the one true husky. Dogs which are often mistaken for husky breeds have no reason to feel other than privileged at the comparison and the vote of confidence, but alas they have their very own standards to live by and should therefore be placed in the correct family, for starters. The Samoyed, for instead, is often mistaken for one of the husky breeds, but he is of no relation and[..]