Sentences with phrase «pull dog sleds»

During the gold rush, these dogs were imported to Alaska and used to pull dog sleds.

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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.

Good sled dogs typically weigh between 20 and 25 kilograms, Pitulko says, as dogs of this size are big enough to pull sleds yet don't overheat like larger dogs.

Once domesticated, dogs proved valuable in myriad ways: guards, hunters, shepherds, pack animals, sled pullers.

Bones suggest that dogs pulled sleds 9000 years ago — implying humans domesticated dogs to put them to work.

The Chinook, New Hampshire's official state dog, was developed there as a sled - puller with power, endurance and a companion - dog temperament, said breeder Perry Richards of West Haven, Vt..

Whether they were bred to guard property, pull sleds, protect livestock or perform water rescues, these dogs have what it takes to get the job done.

The goal was to create great sled dogs that were non-aggressive, excellent at pulling heavy sleds, and able to achieve great speed at moderate distances.

The American Heritage Dictionary defines Working Dog as: (n.) Any of various breeds of dogs developed or trained to do useful work, such as herding animals, pulling wagons or sleds, or guarding property.

Dogs have been bred for reasons such as herding animals, aiding fishermen, hunting animals and pulling sleds.

Siberian huskies are probably best known as sled - pulling dogs, and these beautiful dogs are faster and smaller than Malamutes, which are also used as sled dogs.

When you see a Siberian Husky at a dog show, that is exactly how the coats of other Huskies look whether they are pets or pulling sleds.

When the dogs weren't out pulling sleds, the women cared for them, which meant they were around children regularly.

Also known as Qimmiq, Canadian Husky, and Canadian Inuit Dogs, this breed is a working dog that used to pull sleds and hunt.

Walking just won't do it — besides pulling sleds these dogs are good at pulling carts and skijoring.

This big Russian dog breed has been bred to hunt, pull sleds, herd reindeer, and assist their human carers in nearly every phase of life together.

For perhaps thousands of years dogs, he has trained dogs to hunt birds, pests, and small and large game; herd sheep, cattle, reindeer, and geese; pull carts and sleds; guard castles, forest preserves, homes, and families; rescue drowning sailors; and haul fishing nets.

It is in fact linked to the fact that because Inuits were unable to afford to feed their dogs in the warmer months when they didn't need them to pull sleds, they would let them fend for themselves locally, so Huskies (and other spitz breeds) needed to keep their prey drive if they were to survive - natural selection.

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

With so many dogs from so many places in one area, and the demand for pulling dogs high, (including from the mail service which was trying to support the population explosion), it is not surprising that this region became a melting pot of sled dog breeds.

For most dogs, pulling weight, sleds or other large objects is a natural behavior.

Husky dogs are bred to pull sleds.

Golden Retrievers: athletic dogs originally bred for retrieving waterfowl on a hunt + Huskies: very athletic dogs bred to pull sleds over long distances = a high - energy dog that likes to explore and have a job!

Huskies make wonderful pets; they are both loyal and intelligent, but they are very athletic and energetic animal that are born to pull and make excellent sled dogs.

Let your dog pull you on skates or skis, or train him to pull a sled or dog - size cart.

Harnesses are meant to encourage pulling, as they are typically reserved for service dogs who are trained to haul sleds and other heavy equipment.

These dogs were used to pull sleds, but they were also family dogs and did very well with children.

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.

Mating two dogs with specific traits was arranged to produce pups that could accomplish certain tasks; e.g., run fast, pull sleds, guard property, or retrieve birds.

The dogs were used for hunting, herding reindeer and pulling sleds.

The Siberian Husky, a thickly coated, compact sled dog of medium size and great endurance, was developed to work in packs, pulling light loads at moderate speeds over vast frozen expanses.

The most common endurance work for dogs is sled - pulling (e.g. Iditarod).

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).

On walks, they teach themselves to pull to the park like miniature sled dogs.

In fact, dogs selected for pulling sleds, such as the Siberian husky, or the Alaskan malamute, have quite a few less sweat glands on their paws than other breeds.

Their origin traces back about four thousand years, when their ancestors were used as working dogs for herding, hunting and even pulling sleds.

You put a harness on a dog to pull a sled.

-LSB-...] Weight Pulling is a competition where a dog is in a harness that pulls a sled or a cart with heavy weights a certain distance, usually around 16 feet.

The beautiful white dogs herd the reindeer, hunt, and pull sleds.

Dogs from Anadyr river of Russia were imported to Alaska at the very beginning of the Gold Rush and were used to pull sleds.

They are feared due to their capabilities and versatility of doing things beyond that of a typical dog, such as pulling a sled, herding reindeer and serving as a watchdog.

Pulling wheelchair might also involve design change toward similar to sled dogs harness structure.

They include: The International Weight Pulling Association, the International Sled Dog Racing Association, the American Pulling Alliance, the United Kennel Club and the National Working Dog Association to name a few.

It is also worth mentioning that some high - performance sled leading dogs (those that lead the pack pulling the sled behind it) are in high demand despite the price on them topping 15,000 dollars.

Weight pulling is a popular dog sport for sled dogs and bulldog - type dog breeds.

The dog will pull a cart or sled that is loaded with some type of weight (tires, cinder blocks, etc.) across a dirt / gravel, grass, carpet trail.

Huskies are used as «sled dogs» and apparently do well when they are working and pulling things around in cold weather.

Originally the breed's name was simply Chukchi Dog or «husky», which was a generic term used to describe any dog that pulled sleDog or «husky», which was a generic term used to describe any dog that pulled sledog that pulled sleds.

The Chukchi people lived far inland, and needed dogs to pull sleds, hunted animals and themselves across the miles of snow.

These dogs are smart and can be trained to pull sleds and carts.