Sentences with phrase «to pull sleds»

Originally breed for pulling sleds in Northeast Asia, the Medium - sized Siberian Husky is in the working group.

Most famous for pulling sleds in the northern hemisphere, these dogs are made for cold weather and thrive in the snow.

Huskies were bred by the Chukchi tribes in Siberia to pull their sleds over long distances.

Poor George had to pull the sled with only a little help from Simon.

So we're looking forward to Morton Arboretum's «Husky Heroes,» a weekend devoted to the beautiful dogs who can pull sleds through drifts of snow.

Huskies are considered high energy and are built for pulling sleds at high speeds for great distances.

And definitely have sellers avoid over-the-top touches such as giant inflatable reindeer pulling a sled across a front lawn, says Mallios.

Sled dogs pull sleds, stockdogs herd livestock, hunting dogs hunt, and in turn their owners provide them with food, shelter, and medical care.

Throughout history, attempts have been made to domesticate wolves to help with certain human activities, such as pulling sleds, serving as hunting dogs, or working as police dogs.

This breed was used by early explorers at the end of the 19th century and the early part of the 20th century to pull sleds on polar expeditions.

Parents enjoy all the advantages of their regular stroller, especially the ergonomics; no more backache from pulling a sled!

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.

Scroll through her Instagram feed and you'll find her knocking out weighted pull - ups, pulling sleds loaded with three times her body weight, and muscling through split squats while casually toting 80 pounds.

In order to get the most from a sled drill, the athletes need to maintain excellent sprint mechanics while pulling the sled and stop the drills when fatigue sets in.

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

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.

Because of this, they relied on their huskies to help pull the sleds holding these disassembled houses.

With your arms out in front of you and knees slightly bent, pull the sled toward you as if performing a row.

With his brother, Poncho, by his side at the back of their eight - member dog team, Gonzo kept on pulling sleds despite his disability.

They are used in Alaska and still in Siberia as sled dogs and love pulling a sled for their owners.

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

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

Pomeranians were much larger in the past and were used for pulling sleds so you can see that it's not so crazy to cross these two breeds.

Every pedigree puppy born, is destined to look and behave in a particular way Thus huskies have pricked up ears, thick coats and enjoy pulling sleds Gundogs have floppy ears and love hunting and retrieving things Greyhounds have long legs and run really fast.

Its primary duty was to pull sleds laden with walrus meat from the hunting grounds back to the village.

The working group contains breeds that were mainly developed for guarding and fighting such as the mastiff or for pulling sleds like the Alaskan malamute.

Malamutes love to play vigorously in the winter weather and will happily pull a sled for you.

Developed to pull sleds during Alaska's gold rush days, the Chinook is hardy, intelligent, and durable.

Here Newfoundlands participate in draft and water tests; Rottweilers, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs demonstrate their carting ability; Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies, and Alaskan Malamutes pull sleds and go back - packing; Portuguese Water Dogs do water tests; and Dalmatians do road work in the tradition of the coach dogs of the past.

After all, this is a breed capable of pulling a sled Iditarod distances.

And with good reason — Huskies have done some amazing work pulling sleds.

The working group leads the Dogs with jobs parade, mainly because they have been working hard for centuries pulling sleds, guarding property and rescuing travelers.

Not really a breed, the Alaskan Husky is a mongrel specifically bred for pulling sleds since the late 1800's.

Sled dogs are highly trained dogs who pull sleds or sleighs over snow or ice.

With no cars on the roads, the only «vehicles» we had to look out for were old fashioned - styled horses pulling sleds between brightly decorated fir trees and wooden shallots, and that we could ski in and out of our accommodation was just the cherry on top!

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!

You can't get eight cats to pull a sled through the snow.»

This breed was bred to pull sleds at high speeds, meaning they are super strong.

The Husky was originally bred to pull sleds across ice and snow.

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.

You wouldn't choose a Greyhound to pull a sled in Alaska.

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.

Pulling sleds loaded with food and supplies was another task this breed excelled in, making them highly prized and valued by their owners.

They were bred to go long distances every day while pulling a sled.

A member of the spitz group of dogs, they are versatile animals, hunting, guarding, and even pulling sleds.

The park currently has a working kennel of 34 strong Alaskan huskies, specifically bred and raised to help pull sleds.

These versatile dogs pulled sleds, herded livestock, hunted, and provided companionship in the harsh climate of the north.

Northern breeds bred to pull sleds with other dogs, developed their affinity to the pack.

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.