Alaskan Huskies - Sled Dogs
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Alaskan Husky Dogs, as well as Siberian Huskies are the closest related breed to the wolf, although all dogs are genetically derived from the wolf. The word "husky" was given to this breed due to their tremendous strength and endurance.
The Alaskan Husky is a working dog, if not given adequate attention, exercise, training, and discipline, they can be stubborn and easily bored. They tend to be aloof, but love people and attention. They are full of energy, and have a tendency to run and dig. This can be corrected with firm training and discipline.
It is reasonable to define a dog by the standards of performance rather than by the standards of appearance. Alaskan mashers tend to select the dogs according to this principle. The Alaskan Husky Dog should be able to pull hard and run fast. The dogs must be willing to travel and pull. They should be able to easily change gaits from a walk, trot and lope. Alaskan Husky Dogs are considered faster and more competitive than their sled-pulling cousins, the officially registered Siberian Huskies and Malamutes. Alaskan Huskies - Rescue Dogs
There are a number of non-profit organizations dedicated to saving lost and abandoned dogs. They educate the owners on how to take care of them and promote the affectionate nature of the breed to the general public. Rescue groups are committed to finding suitable homes to place Alaskan Husky Dogs. Application and screening process may seem really complicated. However, rescue dogs deserve a second chance. Alaskan Husky Dogs make faithful and loving pets.
Alaskan Huskies - Working Dogs Links
Alaskan Dogs - Read the description of "no-dogs" vacation.
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Alaskan Husky Adventures - Presents professionally guided mountain dog sledding adventures in the Wells Gray Park area of British Columbia, Canada.
Alaskan Musher - Make a Bid to Ride on the Iditarod Trail with the Iditarod Dogs!
Canines with Wings - Contains information about the most favored dogs for use in dog sledding.
Chien Li Dog - Read about the development of sled dogs, the Alaskan Husky Dog in particular.
Iditarod - Contains musher biographies and their pictures.
ISDRA Sled Dog Racing - Sled dog basics, including training, feeding, safety and events.
Manitoba Dog Sledding Association - Articles, local trail maps, and links to other sites.
Mountain King's Dogsled Kennel - Dog sledding in Trysil. Dog sledding tours suitable for everyone.
Musher Profiles - Meet one of the mushers and read an interview characterizing the job.
Mushing and Dog Sled Racing Page - Siberian Husky and mushing resource site. Learn about dog sledding, skijoring, the Iditarod plus informative links to other sled dog sites.
Mushing, Sleddog Information - Allegro Siberian Huskies offers Siberian Husky, sled dog, mushing, skijoring and other links.
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Rally Rules - Learn the entry rules, including the eligibility, mushers, dogs, medication and drug testing, classifications and team definitions, etc.
Sled Dog Racing - Get to know all about the history, dog types, mushing terms, training the musher, training dogs to pull and other interesting facts about sled dogs and racing.
Sled Dogs - Learn about the history, types of sled dogs, mushing terms and mushing equipment.
Sled Dogs and Mushing - Anatomy of a dog sled and a dog team, dog sled basics and origin of the Alaskan Husky Dog.
Sledddog Event Resource - Mushing terminology and interesting information about the dogs involved in sledding.
The Great Race - Read about one of the most grueling races in the world, mushers and their dog teams.
Their Work - History of sled dogs, sled dog racing, sled dog team and other useful facts for those who are interested in dog sledding.
Alaskan Huskies - Rescue Links
Husky of Dallas - Adopt a Husky. Read about the mission of the rescue, see the dogs available for adoption and consider other ways in which you can help.
Retired Sled Dogs - Retired sled dogs are looking for forever homes.
