When it comes to dog sledding, many dog breeds didn’t make the cut. Can you imagine a pack of Corgis or Golden Retrievers sprinting through the snow at full speed? If you can, then those dogs are doomed.
If you want to participate in dog sledding then you need the right army of K9s for your team. Here’s a list of the best snow-loving dog breeds that would surely stand out during a dog sled race.
Chinook
Chinook is a mixed breed of the top tier breeds including Mastiff, Belgian Shepherd, German Shepherd, and Greenland Husky. With all of those breeds put together, think of the speed, agility and stamina of the Chinook.
This breed comes from New England and is already making rounds in the sport of dog sledding.
The Chinook might not be that durable compared to other breeds hailing from snowy countries but a pack of Chinooks is unstoppable.
Siberian Husky
The Siberian Husky is hailed as one of the most magnificent breeds of dogs due to its resemblance to the mighty wolf. And just like the wolf, Siberian Huskies are part of the dogsled elite groups.
They move well despite freezing temperatures and their stamina is out of this world.
Siberian Huskies also have reliable strength as they are able to carry a load twice their size for a long period of time. That would surely come in handy during a dog sled race, right? If you want long excursion, then the Siberian Husky is the teammate you’re looking for.
Siberian Huskies are also overall healthy if properly cared for.
Samoyed
If you’re planning to engage on mid-distance races or sprints, then Samoyed is the breed for you. This breed is not that fast compared other breeds for dog sledding but if you’re looking for endurance, then you’re looking for this beast.
The Samoyed breed was initially bred to help humans survive in freezing terrain. These dogs often sleep with their owners to provide warmth during cold nights. They are capable of transporting both people and items.
Samoyed is a breed from Siberia, one of the coldest countries in the world. If you think the cold does not bother Queen Elsa, then you haven’t seen a Samoyed in action.
Alaskan Malamute
One of the cutest among this list but surely one of the sharpest breeds. This breed is synonymous with freight as it is able to carry heavy items for long distance travel.
Caring for an Alaskan Malamute is a challenge itself as this breed has a nature of being aggressive against other breeds.
The Alaskan Malamute is among the biggest breeds when it comes to dog sledding. But if you are able to train a pack of Alaskan Malamutes, then you are sure to go places in the massive world of dog sledding.
Canadian Eskimo Dog
This breed is from the North… Canada. The story behind this breed is quite the journey. The government oversee the breeding of this dog in order to help people residing in harsh Arctic circumstances and conditions.
The Canadian Eskimo Dog is not much of a sprinter but it makes up for it with its stamina and strength.
These are just five of the snow-loving and dog-sledding breeds to consider. There are dozens of them and it’s up to you to choose your own.