where K is a factor that accounts for the physical activity level of each individual dog and is equal to 132 for inactive dogs, 145 for moderately active dogs, 200 for intensely active dogs and 300 for dogs engaging in strenuous and sustained physical activity such as
sledge dogs.
The racing type crosses that resulted which were targeting speed, heralded the start of what some have declared the «age of decay of the Arctic
sledge dog».
Tamaskan Huskies are tall, sturdy, and athletic dog which was created from Ireland to work as
a sledge dog but they are more popular as wolf dog.
These breeds include the husky, Greenland
sledge dog and, to a lesser extent, the Chinese shar pei and Finnish spitz.
Because of their 40 - 50 pound size, they made perfect
sledging dogs.
Not exact matches
From the Chihuahua to the Great Dane, the domestic
dog is the most diverse mammal species of all, with over 350 distinct breeds for hunting, pulling
sledges, tracking, herding and, of course, companionship.
A
dog lover has turned his go kart into a
sledge so his beloved Siberian huskies can pull him around town.
Some of the
dogs would accompany the adults on the hunts across the plains, attached to light
sledges that were bound together by dwarf birch branches, and obeying voice commands.
These
dogs were a huge help to the natives as they were used to hunt seals, chase away polar bears and pull heavy
sledges loaded with food or camp supplies.
Originally bred by Samoyede people of Siberia, the Samoyed
dog was used to hunt, haul
sledges, and herd reindeer.
Events range from skiing and ice skating to reindeer and
dog sledging but the snow sculpting competition is most definitely the highlight of the week with works of art developing before your eyes over the five day celebration.
Dog sledge tours allow visitors to partake in a new experience and one that commands some of the most spectacular scenery on earth.
If you are used to taking your ski holidays in Europe, you may have experience a «
Dog Sledge or Husky
Sledge» in Niseko, Japan why not try the Reindeer
Sledge.
• Varied mountain experiences, from skiing lessons to family
dog -
sledging adventures.
Apart from skiing there are: ice skating, paragliding, climbing,
dog sledding, snow shoeing,
sledging area in Cote 2000 & Jaillet.