The sled dogs we know actually include many types beyond the famous Three Sled Dog Idiots. Sled dogs are loyal to humans, hardworking, have thick coats, and gentle temperaments. Today, let's learn how many types of sled dogs there are? Introduction to sled dogs.

How Many Types of Sled Dogs Are There?

1. Alaskan Malamute (detailed introduction) (alaskan malamute), also known as the Alaskan dog, is one of the oldest sled dogs. It has a very large build but looks honest and adorable. The contrast between appearance and personality perfectly describes the Alaskan Malamute: beneath its huge exterior hides a fragile heart, which makes it very endearing.

How Many Types of Sled Dogs Are There?

2. Samoyed, noble and elegant, well-behaved and charming, with a very eye-catching appearance, it is undoubtedly the most beautiful among sled dogs. Known as the "Smiling Angel," its smile can instantly melt your heart. But behind that smiling face lies a mischievous heart; as the saying goes, "angelic smile, devilish heart" perfectly describes the Samoyed.

How Many Types of Sled Dogs Are There?

3. Husky (Siberian Husky), known as "Er Ha," the goofiest of the Three Idiot sled dogs, is a bit smaller than the Alaskan Malamute. In terms of looks, it can’t compare with the Samoyed, but it has become popular on the internet thanks to its silly and cute expressions, making it very lovable. Our “Er Ha” is not only funny but also very capable. Currently, many places around the world hold competitions for Huskies.

How Many Types of Sled Dogs Are There?

4. Greenland Dog, domesticated from a type of Siberian wolf about twelve thousand years ago. Today, the Greenland dog no longer resembles a wolf and has a very gentle temperament with strong vitality. It is said they can spend the night outside in the Arctic in temperatures below minus ten degrees Celsius. People in Greenland really like this type of dog.

How Many Types of Sled Dogs Are There?

5. Canadian Eskimo Dog, has long been used as a means of transportation in Canada’s northwest. Nowadays, it is rarely seen and has a somewhat isolated feel. It looks somewhat similar to the Greenland Dog but has a slightly shorter body and is lighter in weight. An important point is that it is not a descendant of the Eskimo Dog.

How Many Types of Sled Dogs Are There?

6. Seppala Siberian sled dog, a breed imported from East Siberia to Alaska. Its body and legs are longer than the Husky’s and it weighs less. Sadly, people no longer see the Seppala Siberian sled dog today, as it was nearly extinct by 1969.

How Many Types of Sled Dogs Are There?

7. Chinook Dog, a traditional fluffy dog suitable for work, mainly tasked with pulling sleds in snowy areas. Sadly, there are currently less than 200 of this breed surviving. It was bred from Eskimo Dogs, Saint Bernards, and Belgian Sheepdogs.

How Many Types of Sled Dogs Are There?

8. Utonagan, native to England. Another meaning of its name is "spirit of the wolf."

9. Karafuto-Ken, originated in Japan. Similar to the Akita Inu from Japan, both are pointed-muzzle types. This breed was discovered and gained attention during a Japanese Antarctic expedition in the 1950s.