Top Ten Coolest Toys And Accessories For Small Dogs
By Luke Donnelley
If you are the owner of a small dog you will be pleased to know that there has never been as much choice available as there is today when it comes to cool, hip, high quality, and practical toys and Read more...
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Hip Hop Dog Tag Jewelry
By ken44
Hip Hop jewelry collectors have demonstrated the popularity of dog tag pendants in modern day bling fashion. Dog tags themselves evolved from military use but have been adopted by Hip Hop fashion. Read more...
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Boxer Dogs: Ten Things You May Not Know About Them
By Avril Harper
Legend says when God was fashioning different breeds of dog out of clay, he came to his final task and decided to create the most beautiful dog ever and call it a ‘Boxer’. But this new breed of dog Read more...
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Sled Dog Breeds - The Fleet Of Foot
By Rebecca Prescott
Sled breeds are characterized by endurance, strength, and intelligence. They are usually medium to larger dogs, with a very muscular build, and have helped mankind transport supplies in times before the automobile.
Nowadays, sled breeds are found as pets, as well as trained to participate in sled racing.
Sled dogs were developed to withstand very low temperatures. Their coats have a double layer, with the undercoat acting as insulation against the ice and snow. Because they have such thick coats, they need regular brushing and grooming. They also shed a lot, especially at the beginning of summer when they lose a lot of their undercoat. This could be a problem for people with allergies.
Traditional sled breeds include the Siberian Husky, the Alaskan Malamute, the Chinook, the Sakhalin Husky, the Canadian Eskimo dog, the Seppala Siberian sled dog, the Tamaskan husky, the Samoyed, the Eurohound, the Mackenzie River husky, and the Greenland dog.
Whilst these dogs were purpose bred, many other breeds have been used, including mixed breeds. These days, that tradition lives on in sled racing, where the most popular breeds include the Alaskan Husky, and various cross breeds, often based on the German Shorthaired Pointer. However, many breeds have been used, including the poodle!
Alaskan huskies are favored in modern sled races because they are faster than traditional breeds like the Alaskan malamute or the samoyed. They are not as strong, but in sled racing where speed is important, and the distances are shorter, Alaskan huskies were found to perform better.
Alaskan husky dogs are not a recognized breed. They are bred for their performance, and so they cannot be easily characterized as a breed. Alaskan husky dogs represent a variety of types with different lines. They are hybrid dogs - a husky with another breed, that is determined by the needs and ideas of the breeders. A husky may be bred with a wolf, setters, or any other breed that can bring genetic advantages in speed and endurance.
Sled racing is a winter and fall sport where the sled dogs are
Personalized Custom Dog Tags – Not Just For Soldiers Anymore
By Clark Swihart
While there are several dog tag formats extant around the world, it’s the US Army dog tags form that we are most familiar with. They list the surname, given name, social security number (originally Read more...
How To Care For Your Puppy
By Gary Johnson
A Puppy StoryMy grandmother had the sweetest little white dog when I was growing up. He was half-poodle, half-maltese, and I loved him dearly. But no matter how much I cared for that dog, he was Read more...
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