Dog sledding is becoming increasingly popular. Dogs bring a whole new dimension to this sliding sport, mainly practiced in Canada, Alaska, northern Scandinavia, and also in the French mountains. Here are 10 frequently asked questions about sled dogs that our guests often ask during their stay in Swedish Lapland.
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The word “breed” refers to a subdivision of a species, developed through selective breeding and defined by specific inherited physical traits. Often associated with the Siberian Husky, sled dogs actually encompass a variety of breeds. In this article, we present the most prominent ones. These Nordic breeds come from different polar regions and have evolved distinct characteristics depending on the harsh environments they adapted to, as well as the people they lived and worked with.
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