TOP 5 Best Sled Dog Breeds

We all know those dog breeds that simply adore being out on the snow, but are they as good as sled dogs, too? Keep reading and find out what are the top 5 best sled dog breeds.

#1 Alaskan Husky

This dog is most often associated with pulling a dog sled, and he comes in 2 variations. One is designed for speed and pulling shorter distances, while the other is built for the long haul. 

Surprisingly, this handsome boy is not a purebred, but a mixed bag of Alaskan Malamute, Siberian Husky with some Pointer and Saluki added to the mix for the sprinting group. The plus to this breed is that he’s not nearly as stubborn as his purebred kin, nor as apt to wander off. 

#2 Alaskan Malamute

This big boy is built for strength and endurance. Known as a “freight” class of dog, he’ll never win the race, but he sure will finish and is often used for pulling heavy loads over rough terrain for extra-long expeditions. 

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He’s considered to be on the larger size when it comes to sled dogs, and while he is unquestionably a team player, this exuberant dog has a mind of his own and can become restless and aggressive towards others if his exercise needs aren’t met.

#3 Canadian Eskimo Dog

This dog was “Made in Canada” and was bred by the government to help those living in harsh Arctic conditions. While this hardy middleweight sled dog is no sprinter, he can pull up to 175 pounds (per dog) through rough terrain and for distances ranging to 70 miles before needing to rest. 

And although he is typically Canadian – polite, playful, and easy to train – he was used for protection from polar bears, so there’s def a bite to his bark!

#4 Chinook

This is a more recent addition to the sled dog line-up that hales from New England, where he was first bred in the early 1900s. This hardy, dependable pooch is another mixed bag of multiple working breeds, including a little bit of Mastiff, German Shepherd Dog, Greenland Husky, and even Belgian Shepherd. 

While he’s a little less driven than most dogs bred for pulling sleds, once he’s out with his team he’s a hard-working dog.

#5 Eurohound

This dog is a carefully curated mix of purebred Pointer (typically German Shorthaired or English) and Alaskan Husky and he’s been the dog of choice for Scandinavian dog sled racers for over 50 years. 

He’s a lighter-weight, short-haired sled dog designed for sprint racing where he and his team run shorter distances at top speed. Variations on this dog include a distance runner who performs well under harsh conditions – just reduce the Pointer DNA and let the heavy-furred Husky dominate.

Source: petguide.com

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