Sentences with phrase «by dog sleds»

Land Cruisers can be found on every continent on Earth, crossing the Sahara alongside camel trains and climbing snow - covered volcanos in Iceland chased by dog sleds.

His team made what he claimed was the first recorded trip to the terrestrial North Pole in 1909 by dog sled.

Not as famous as Shackleton or Nansen, Inuit - Danish Rasmussen was arguably even more intrepid, traveling by dog sled from Greenland to Alaska in the 1920s.

For the truly adventurous, visit Mongolia in the winter to experience sub-zero temperatures as you explore the snowy lands by dog sled.

Not exact matches

All dogs have masters, but some must pull a sled tirelessly in the cold for a demanding master, and others spend their time curled up by the fire with their master tossing them treats.

A sled dog can not be trained like a house dog, plied with food or cowed by physical punishment.

Led by his team of nine dogs, Dallas Seavey made his way down a crowded Front Street in Nome, Alaska, to become the champion of the 2012 Iditarod, crossing under the famous «burled arch» — and the banner reading «End of Iditarod Sled Dog Race» — some 10 days after he left the ceremonial starter in Anchorage.

Researchers first discovered the metabolic switch in 2005, when a team headed by Oklahoma State University's Michael Davis — who has been investigating the metabolic, gastrointestinal, respiratory and blood systems of sled dogs for 10 years — did a controlled study at a professional racing kennel in Alaska.

We present the AWFJ EDA Award for Best Female - Directed Documentary to the very compelling and well - crafted Sled Dogs, directed by Fern Levitt.

Very few outsiders visit, until a band of bloodthirsty, deathly pale vampires mark their arrival by savagely attacking sled dogs.

With an estimated 50 per cent of Land Rover customers owning or regularly travelling with a dog, Land Rover has put its canine capability to the test by transporting a team of sled dogs to the underground snow tunnel in Finland.

The Working Dog classification used by multi-breed dog registries and clubs define dogs that assist humans in their daily work, such as: herding sheep and cattle, draft or sled dogs, tracking dogs, police dogs, rescue dogs, and service doDog classification used by multi-breed dog registries and clubs define dogs that assist humans in their daily work, such as: herding sheep and cattle, draft or sled dogs, tracking dogs, police dogs, rescue dogs, and service dodog registries and clubs define dogs that assist humans in their daily work, such as: herding sheep and cattle, draft or sled dogs, tracking dogs, police dogs, rescue dogs, and service dogs.

The 100 dogs — used in sled dog tours operated by Outdoor Adventures — were gunned downed while tethered.

Many people believed that the original sled dogs bred by the Chukchi were now extinct but a 2006 article in Geographical magazine reported that the Chukchi were still breeding their dogs.

Although these three regions are really the pivotal geographic locations in the history of the sled dog, and although there are really only three types of dog that people today classify as huskies — Alaskan Malamutes, Alaskan Huskies and Siberian Huskies — there are actually a number of other less well known polar breeds that developed over time which can be differentiated by region, height, weight and colour...

With so many different teams operating in the same area, utilizing so many different types of dogs (even teams of standard poodles, like the infamous team of standard poodles that challenged preconceptions of suitable sled dogs by completing the Iditarod from 1988 through to 1991), it is not surprising that people wanted to test their team against others.

The prototype for the original Army dog sleds were eight dogs per teams with one spare along with around an 8 foot by 31 - inch toboggan.

These dogs are gentle by temperament and usually good with children, and can be trained to pull carts or sleds.

This run is commemorated today by the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

During the Second World War, sled dogs were also used operationally by the US Army for transporting mail, provisions, munitions and medicine.

Since there is no preferred type and no restriction as to ancestry, it is defined only by its purpose, which is that of a highly efficient, genetically healthy, mixed - breed sled dog.

Original Purpose: To pull sleds; to live and work with packs of other dogs; generally had to supplement their own diets by hunting for their own food.

The eligibility requirements for any non-regular classes must be approved by the AKC before they appear in the Premium List...»»... The winners of single - dog - entry classes, if otherwise undefeated in the show, compete for Best of Breed / Variety...» A number of Specialty Clubs have, as part of their eligibility requirements for non - regular classes, used parent club approved titles as a qualification — these include weight pull (titles and / or leg toward), Carting (Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, and Rottweilers), Sled Dog (Siberians, Malamutes), Water Rescue (Newfoundlanddog - entry classes, if otherwise undefeated in the show, compete for Best of Breed / Variety...» A number of Specialty Clubs have, as part of their eligibility requirements for non - regular classes, used parent club approved titles as a qualification — these include weight pull (titles and / or leg toward), Carting (Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs, and Rottweilers), Sled Dog (Siberians, Malamutes), Water Rescue (NewfoundlandDog (Siberians, Malamutes), Water Rescue (Newfoundlands).

This famous delivery is commemorated by The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, the 1995 «Balto» animated film (name of Gunnar Kaasen's lead dog) and the bronze statue of dog erected in New York, the Central PaDog Race, the 1995 «Balto» animated film (name of Gunnar Kaasen's lead dog) and the bronze statue of dog erected in New York, the Central Padog) and the bronze statue of dog erected in New York, the Central Padog erected in New York, the Central Park.

In addition to sled racing, the breed is also known for numerous heroic acts performed by these dogs.

They are an energetic sled dog breed but are usually okay if resting most of the day; by the afternoon, get ready to walk.

We were developed in New Hampshire by Arthur Walden, a sled - dog driver.

The Siberian tribes were among the first mushers, followed by explorers and hunters, who moved to arctic latitudes and found that the best way to travel was by means of a dog and sled.

Further, sled dogs are typically tied out on chains, and are easily accessed by children or animals that may wander too close to the dog's territory.

Active, working dogs, such as sled dogs, can eat as much as 60 percent fat in their diets without developing pancreatitis, but too much fat may cause trouble for middle - aged, overweight, relatively inactive dogs, who are the ones most commonly affected by pancreatitis.

She is a mix of many Northern breeds, and she is defined by her purpose: as a sled dog, and a fast one!

Famous for their sled - pulling strength, endurance and stamina, they descended from the original sled dog, which was confirmed as the «oldest breed of dog» by DNA analysis in 2004.

It was bred by nomads as a sled dog and was introduced to North America in the early 1900s.

These dogs were bred to be worker dogs, originally used by Native Americans, pulling sleds and working in the cold, and were eventually trained to pull mail sleds.

In 1996, Nelson became chief veterinarian for the Iditarod International Sled Dog Race where he works to enhance the safety and well - being of racing sled dogs by promoting a number of innovative research studies and protocSled Dog Race where he works to enhance the safety and well - being of racing sled dogs by promoting a number of innovative research studies and protocsled dogs by promoting a number of innovative research studies and protocols.

The Siberian Husky was originated by the Chukchi people of northeastern Asia as an endurance sled dog.

An analysis of canine bones from Zhokhov suggests the dogs there were bred to pull sleds, making this the first evidence — by thousands of years — for dog breeding in the archaeological record.

Huskies are a very old breed developed by the Chukchi, an ancient indigenous people in eastern Siberia, long before coming to Alaska to be used for sled - dog racing in the early 1900's.

Mushing, in which a sled is pulled across snow by harnessed dogs, is used as a mode of transport, in races such as the Iditarod and as a tourist attraction.

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By the luck of the draw, I had the chance to race in my first ever sled dog race.

The Finnish Lapphund, Swedish Lapphund and Lapponian Herder were used by the Sami people to herd reindeer, but also for hunting and as sled dogs.

WHAT BRANDY SLED DOGS RESCUE OFFERS All dogs thats comes into our group gets thorough checked by our house veterinarian and gets all the precautionary shots and medications such as; Nexgard flea & tick or k9 Advantix II Deworming Spayed / Neutered Rabies shots DHLPP vaccines Microchipped Fitted with a limited slip mushing Collar with tags and ID #'s that can be traceable Cared for if medical help is needed Anyone who adopts from us gets a starter pack such as; bag of dog food, treats and tDOGS RESCUE OFFERS All dogs thats comes into our group gets thorough checked by our house veterinarian and gets all the precautionary shots and medications such as; Nexgard flea & tick or k9 Advantix II Deworming Spayed / Neutered Rabies shots DHLPP vaccines Microchipped Fitted with a limited slip mushing Collar with tags and ID #'s that can be traceable Cared for if medical help is needed Anyone who adopts from us gets a starter pack such as; bag of dog food, treats and tdogs thats comes into our group gets thorough checked by our house veterinarian and gets all the precautionary shots and medications such as; Nexgard flea & tick or k9 Advantix II Deworming Spayed / Neutered Rabies shots DHLPP vaccines Microchipped Fitted with a limited slip mushing Collar with tags and ID #'s that can be traceable Cared for if medical help is needed Anyone who adopts from us gets a starter pack such as; bag of dog food, treats and toys.

Two different kinds of sled dogs were being bred; those kept by those living in coastal areas, and those kept by people living inland.

Genetic diversity is similarly valued by breeders of performance dogs such as racing Greyhounds, working Border Collies, sled dogs, and working terriers.

If you live in a snow - covered region, make sure you don't let your dog pull you on skates, skis or a sled by a leash attached to a collar.

It's also interesting to note that even with the advent of snowmobiles, sled dogs are still used today by some rural communities, especially in areas of Alaska and Canada and throughout Greenland.

One of the biggest sled dog racing events is the Iditarod inspired by the historic six - day serum run to Nome, Alaska in 1925.

Psyllium is used in food for sled dogs to prevent stress diarrhea - It reduces constipation by facilitating the elimination of stools

Here's a link about some of the suffering endured by sled dogs.